Wine Lover: The rise of Rhone wines
Rhone wines are a unique bunch. They can be bottled as single varietal wines or as a blend. They seem to do well all over the world (especially Syrah) with few exceptions, and they have made huge gains in popularity in California during the past couple of decades.
Teen Time: Peer pressure packs a punch
Have you ever felt like you are being pressured into doing something bad, and you know it’s wrong? This is called peer pressure. Peer pressure is scary, and I want to tell you how to handle it and be prepared.
Nature Friendly: Help students learn about the sandhills
Want to help kids find a sea cow in the sand?
Commentary: Trees need care at Felton Covered Bridge Park
Several weeks ago, a group of concerned citizens met at the Felton Historic Covered Bridge Park with renowned horticultural consultant Barrie Coate, who was hired in 1992 by Santa Cruz County to provide a report on the then-existing trees in the newly purchased park site in Felton.
Cougars still look for first win
San Lorenzo Valley High will look to right the ship in its third preseason game after falling to Piedmont High School in a tight contest Saturday, Sept. 10.
Comedy Corner: Man on pause
Menopause. That’s what it’s called when women go through the change of life. When men go through it, I call it, “Man On Pause.” That is Latin for “A man putting on the brakes in his life and looking around himself, only to discover he is suddenly old.”
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...











