Editor’s Notebook: Getting hitched: His story
Sitting on my desk is a letter to the editor. I bet you’re all dying to hear what it says.
Commentary: State parks: The next 150 years
Natural beauty, open spaces, and history are just a few reasons why we love our parks. The sense of stepping into the past or the thrill of pushing one’s limits with Mother Nature are feelings hard to describe or put a price on, but for generations it has been these feelings that have kept our parks alive.
Letter to the Editor | Published April 25, 2025
An Easter Story
On Good Friday, I thought I was dead. A wealthy man named Joseph dressed me in linen clothing and took me to a windowless room below. From this otherworldly place, I emerged on Easter Morning to find pins piercing my feet that...
The Grey Christmas Blouse
The blouse was grey, and the most beautiful blouse that this little 8-year-old girl had ever seen in her short lifetime. The blouse had ruffles on its sleeves and a ruffled ascot at its neckline; I couldn’t take my eyes off the blouse that...
First-hand account of wreck on Highway 17
I was headed to San Francisco on Saturday evening, Feb. 18, around 5 p.m. We were stopped in the fast lane of Highway 17 about one mile south of the Granite Creek exit in Scotts Valley.
The Mountain Gardener | What to Know About Holiday Plants
To kick off this year’s holiday season, I plan to add some color to cheer up my houseplant selection. Sometimes I give friends and neighbors a holiday plant, but I need to keep in mind if they have small children or pets as some...
Strictly Business | Lessons from Horses: The Power of Intention
As someone who has held management and leadership positions for most of my career, I was intrigued to learn more about how working with horses can improve leadership skills in the workplace. I had the opportunity to meet Razelle Janice Drescher, owner of Intentional...
Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status
Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...











