It’s the Law: The laws, they are a-changing
One of the more dastardly problems with laws is that they keep changing.
Nature Friendly: A geologist with many irons in the fire
Noted geologist Frank Perry has become a local Renaissance man of sorts. Not only has he been a standout leader on our annual geology walks along the San Lorenzo River — his third one will be June 18 — but he has signed on to create six outdoor interpretive signs at University of California, Santa Cruz.
Lessons to be learned from living with animals
Mark Twain said, “Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.”
Wine Lover: Nebbiolo: The king of Italy
Nebbiolo is not a household name among the general wine-drinking public, but it should be.
Little League: Giants reverse slide, keep hold of first place
The Scotts Valley majors division Giants won two games last week, strengthening their hold on first place with a 2½-game lead over both the Red Sox and Cardinals.
Wine lover: A Chardonnay for everyone
Chardonnay is a heck of a grape. It can be made into a buttery, full-bodied, creamy fruit bomb, or it can be made into a pristine, light-bodied, mineral-driven Burgundy. The amazing thing is that both of these styles are widely accepted and mass-produced.
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...