Wine Lover: New additions add to wine trail’s charms
The Summit to Sea Wine Trail, which runs along Bear Creek and Summit roads, once comprised only Byington Winery, David Bruce Winery, Burrell School Winery and Silver Mountain Vineyards.
Commentary: Where you shop is a big deal – here’s why
These days, we hear the phrase “shop locally” an awful lot. Many of us in Santa Cruz County already understand that shopping locally is generally a good idea and try to do so.
The Mountain Gardener: A new tree for my sister
Last fall my sister lost her favorite tree in a windstorm. She lives on Fox Island in the southern part of Puget Sound. I remember hearing about the extraordinary Pacific storm on the national news shattering records in the Northwest. Gusts up to 76 miles per hour closed bridges while falling trees hurt two people and thousands lost power. Her Silk Tree didn't stand a chance.
Spotlight: Radio enthusiast to speak
Andrew Miller, a collector of World War II-era radios, will be the guest speaker at the San Lorenzo Valley Amateur Radio Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3.
Little leagues press into postseason
The Tournament of Champions and 7- and 8-year-old all stars tournament are in progress for local little league teams. Majors games are being played this week atHarveyWestParkinSanta Cruz, and minors games atAnnSoldoElementary SchoolinWatsonville.
Changes in grapes means good wines ahead
Every year, something amazing happens in the vineyard around the end of July and the beginning of August. The grapes start to change from adolescent green to their more mature red.
It’s the law: Caring for the neglected child
It is an inside joke among child advocates that the laws proposed on behalf of children are ever doomed to failure, because children don’t vote. That isn’t completely true, as advocates can count a number of victories over the years, but I will say that the almighty dollar generally prevails before the plight of children.
Healthy Living: Eat more, drink more, weigh less
It’s time we take a positive attitude toward eating: Think in terms of more rather than less.
New Faces
- Twin boys Alden James Mitchell and Makai Burroughs Mitchellwere born at 8:29 a.m. and 8:31 a.m. respectively March 7, 2014 to parents Alison Miranda (Hunter) and Eric Michael Mitchell of Bonny Doon. They weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and 7 pounds respectively, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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