Of mice and (young) men
Recent research, based on both animal and human studies, has provided us with a greater understanding of the dangers of nicotine, as well as the increased risk faced by adolescents who use psychoactive substances.
Two undefeated SVLL teams play for crown
On Wednesday, June 24, two Scotts Valley Little League teams advanced to their respective championship games with wins and remain undefeated in tournament play. All-Star tournaments are set to begin next week.
About that Highway 236 closure
The California Department of Transportation has received many inquiries regarding the emergency repair project on Highway 236-Big Basin Way requiring a full road closure for three to four weeks beginning Monday, June 22.
Geraniums – Wallflowers of the nursery, workhorses of the garden
I feel sorry for them. They are the wallflowers of the nursery. Shoppers barely glance their way before moving on to attention-getters like dinner-plate dahlias.
Spring all-SCCAL teams named
A host of local athletes were named to the all-Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League team for the spring sports season. Leading the list were Robbie Erlin, the SCCAL baseball player of the year; lacrosse MVP Billy Green; co-senior volleyball players of the year Ryan Morano and Zak Beltz; and softball pitcher of the year Sam Lipperd.
Curtis sings the blues as opener
Jayme Kelly Curtis puts down the dulcimer and picks up the guitar and ukulele to show her blues roots as she opens for Baby Gramps at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Don Quixote’s in Felton.
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...