The Wine Lover: The mold that turns grapes to gold
Sauterne is a sweet white wine made in the Bordeaux region of France. Some sauternes, like Château d'Yquem, capture incredible price tags and are sought after the world over.
The Mountain Gardener: Start fruit in winter’s chill
Make this the year you take advantage of planting blueberries, grapes, strawberries, peaches, cherries and apples from bare-root stock. These crops are considered the most pesticide-laden when grown conventionally, but they're a snap to grow organically at home.
Healthy Living: Here’s to a New Year’s detox
After an indulgent holiday season, I like to start off the New Year with a dietary cleanse.
Scotts Valley girls trump soccer rival Santa Cruz
In the latest meeting in a heated Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League rivalry, the Scotts Valley Falcons soccer team squeaked by the Santa Cruz Cardinals this week, 1-0 — a score that has haunted both teams throughout their turbulent history.
Let’s Go Fishin’: Giant squid are a no-show
The past few years, fishing for giant squid has become something we expect in the fall and winter months.
Cougars top Falcons in hoops rivalry matchup
In a battle of crosstown rivals looking for their first win in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play, the San Lorenzo Valley High boys basketball team emerged the victors over the Scotts Valley Falcons in the “Back Alley Valley Bowl.”
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...