Mountain Gardener: Mind your weather this autumn
Mother Nature sure knows how to throw a curveball. She can dish out balmy, 75-degree weather one day, then switch it up to 107 in a heartbeat. Cold and windy steps to the mound next, followed by “What’s next?” from the pitch hitter.
Let’s go fishin’: Protecting our rock cod
One of my earliest fishing memories is a day I fished out of Santa Cruz at a local spot called “south rock.” We caught so many rock cod that I will never forget that day. I hope my children and their children have an opportunity like that to remember.
The Mountain Gardener: Easy ways to save rainwater, slow runoff
With so much rain this winter, it's easy to forget just how precious water is. But globally, water is the new oil.
Cougars hoops season ends with Aptos
The Aptos High School boys basketball team took an early lead and held it throughout as they beat the visiting San Lorenzo Valley Cougars, 62-47, on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Scotts Valley introduces $36M budget, as revenues come in at almost...
For City of Scotts Valley staff, preparing the budget is a year-long endeavor. That’s because it’s the critical financial document that provides a roadmap...
