Rock out for free at Skypark
Come early and bring the entire family for dinner and a rockin’ summer evening at Skypark in Scotts Valley.
Down time mother of resourcefulness
We have lived in Felton for almost 20 years, enjoying a little bit of wilderness in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Resourcefulness is kind of an underlying tone in this area.
Crunch Time: Rich Young did it for the kids
The District 39 champions were crowned recently and youngsters from Santa Cruz County have dreams of traveling to Williamsport for the Little League World Series.
Mountains Challenge looms for the daring
Reading this right now, it might be too late to start training for the annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge bike tour. But for cyclists who regularly spend time in the saddle, there’s still time to register for the strenuous century ride.
The wine lover: Making sense of wine judging
The point system used in wine judging is often viewed with a sense of suspicion and ambiguity. Are the points that are awarded legitimate, and should we care? Many people see a 92 or 93 from Robert Parker or the Wine Spectator and immediately think the wine must be high end. Typically, this is a fair assumption, but just because a wine receives a high rating doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the right wine for you.
The Mountain Gardner: Some trees provide shade quickly
Midsummer heat can be brutal. Without shade from trees, the sun can turn a garden from an oasis into a spot not fit for man or beast. If you need to plant a tree that grows really fast and will provide shade quickly, consider one of the following. They’ll sprout 2 to 4 feet in a single year with good care.
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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