The Mountain Gardener: Replacing ground cover with drought-tolerant plants
Now that everyone has received a summer water bill or two, it’s hitting home about the need to conserve.
Community Datebook
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Mountain Charlie Challenge rides on
The annual Mountain Charlie Challenge bicycle race is back for an eighth year after nearly being canceled last spring.
Mountain Gardener: A little foliage goes a long way
Raindrops on roses and clusters of cherries,
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.
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.
The Straight Dope: Time to recognize real benefits of medical marijuana
The recent proposal for a medical marijuana outlet in Scotts Valley raises many questions, most of which I leave to those who know best about law enforcement, zoning, liability and other legal considerations. But underlying all of this is the question of the application of marijuana (Cannabis sativa) to the treatment of medical problems.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...