Valley Neighbors: From rock to the valley
Dave Burns of Mount Hermon is a pop vocalist who has an incredible ability to reach out and transform others with his music. He has been captivating audiences for almost 40 years.
The Mountain Gardener: A trip through a whimsical garden
To quote Luther Burbank, "Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul." After visiting the garden of Bev Kaplan in Boulder Creek, I couldn't agree more.
Commentary: Yes, Dr. Silver, we do care about our schools
It is with sadness and some displeasure that I write this letter today to make my thoughts known about the Scotts Valley Unified School District’s public meeting regarding school finance and budget issues Feb. 2 at Scotts Valley Middle School.
The Mountain Gardener: Trim ornamental grasses correctly for year-round vigor
I've lived in California my entire life and have traveled on many a back road enjoying the scenery, the trees, the flowers and the birds. Discovering a new road, the road less traveled, is half the fun of any journey. It was close to sunset recently when I found myself on one of those roads. Actually I kind of got lost on my way to Aunt Rosemary's house and ended up on the back side of Mt. Diablo. Serendipity, the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way, was on my side.
The Mountain Gardener: Deer and poisonous plants
It’s July already, and plants are growing like there's no tomorrow. The hummingbirds are my constant companions in the garden, and the resident deer population comes by daily. There are two spotted fawns who now accompany their mother, along with a couple of her sisters. Life is good.
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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