Nature Friendly: An ecosystem exploration
As I drove the 2,000-mile round trip to go rafting in Utah, I remembered what Tim Hyland had told me before I left.
Wine Lover: Pinot noir, terroir in the Santa Cruz Region
If I asked you to find a Santa Cruz winery that didn’t produce a pinot noir, you would be hard pressed. Almost every winery in our region is not only producing pinot noir, but also growing or buying the pinot grapes locally.
A history of the Polo Ranch barn
The Polo Barn, located on the Polo Ranch near Carbonero Creek in north Scotts Valley, was constructed in 1930 for Marion Hollins, a prominent sportswomen, women’s rights pioneer and entrepreneur.
Santa Cruz Trains: Big Trees Station, two resorts for the price of one stop
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is quite a mouthful of a name. Once, it was simply Big Trees.
Cougars Volleyball rolls over Soquel…again
For the second time in five days, the San Lorenzo Valley High boy’s volleyball team beat the Knights of Soquel High. This time it was a playoff game.
Little League: SLV Majors Red Sox take championship from Phillies
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
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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