Sustainable living: Transition SLV offers hope in anxious times
While this column typically focuses on sustainability at the local level, let’s take a step back and look at the overall health of the U.S. economy and our political discourse.
Spotlight: Pat Verutti
Many folks know Pat Verutti from his years behind the counter at the Felton branch of the Veruttis’ liquor stores. What many fail to recognize is the athletic prowess he brought to the playing field for San Lorenzo Valley High School in the early 1960s.
Locals in thick of disc golf championship
Early-round play in the World Disc Golf Championships found several locals in the hunt as play continues this week at four courses in the Monterey Bay Area.
Datebook
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Your Health: Upcoming TV broadcast prompts swine flu reflections
I want to bring to your attention a TV program to be aired soon, which provides a look at California’s amazing response to the recent H1N1 swine flu epidemic. Station KRBC will be broadcasting this program Tuesday, Aug. 16, and again Aug. 25, a Thursday.
Let’s go fishin’: Late-summer fishing remains good
When it comes to ocean fishing, you can take your pick, as many species are biting. Offshore waters have produced albacore, while along the canyon edges, salmon fishing remains strong. Inshore fishing for rockfish, lingcod and halibut has been very good. Striped bass continue to be caught along the beaches for shore-based anglers.
Spotlight: Jennie Warfield
When we think of girls track records at San Lorenzo Valley High School, we think of Ale Barrientos, Lindsay Scarborough, and Taylor Johnson. But a few years before the Rob Collins era took hold in Valley, one girl stood apart from the rest: Jennie Warfield of the graduating class of 1996.
Commentary: State problems take toll on county
With recent disasters from both Mother Nature and Sacramento, the county of Santa Cruz is facing a difficult budget situation.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...