Summer weather is finally here, and I find myself thinking of ways to stay cool. We know there is a cooling effect under the canopy of our forest trees. Extremes in air and soil temperatures are lessened. But any combination of perennials, shrubs and trees will help keep your garden cool, while also providing habitat for wildlife, decreasing energy use, absorbing carbon dioxide and supplying fresh oxygen.
The San Lorenzo Valley Little League Majors Red Sox defeated the Phillies in two consecutive games to win the second-half championship and a berth in the regional Tournament of Champions
Layla Nevaeh Nichole Rodrigues was born at 9:47 p.m. May 25, 2010, to Chantel A. Bex and Anthony M. Rodrigues of Scotts Valley. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians.
According to the National...