Talk about money: Be prepared to wait for your tax refund
If you’re looking forward to getting a refund on your taxes, be prepared to wait.
Nature Friendly: When nature’s lightning strikes
Although many of us have shared a nature walk together this year, I am sometimes uncomfortable with the term “nature walk.” To really behold nature, one must sit quietly, still the mind, and listen and wait. Then, nature will reveal its humorous and tragic life to you.
Editorial: Let us help you with democratic process
The race to fill Mark Stone’s shoes as a Santa Cruz County supervisor representing the 5th District will certainly heat up once the holidays have passed. With six candidates, from a career politician to those nearly green behind the ears, voters have a colorful spectrum to choose from when filling the county seat in June.
Scotts Valley teen heads east to play hockey
A Scotts Valley 17-year-old has headed to Minnesota to pursue his dream of playing ice hockey at a Division I university.
The Mountain Gardener: Flowering shrubs brighten early spring
In the spring, we are surrounded by flowers of every color. It's our reward after the winter.
Let’s Go Fishing: Fish and Game decides on inland salmon season
After a delay in the decision-making process, the California Department of Fish and Game Commission reached a conclusion for the 2010 recreational salmon season in the Sacramento River watershed.
Your Health: Stress can cause poor health
As wonderful as the holiday season can be, social events, shopping, home decorations and many other holiday activities can really stress us out.
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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