Visiting wineries on the east side of the mountains
This past weekend was the Vintner’s Festival on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and many local private wineries opened their doors to the public for barrel samples and exclusive tastings.
San Lorenzo Valley’s environmental warrior
Don’t let the gray beard and twinkling blue eyes fool you. Inside Fred McPherson beats the heart of the environmental warrior he has been since he was a young man.
Scotts Valley sprinters just miss state meet
The Scotts Valley High boys 4-by-400-meter relay team of Brad Hartman, Kyle McNulty, Aldin Barrett and Steven Haas fell just short of qualifying for the state track and field meet.
Ocean fishing heats up
School will be out soon, and there are lots of fishing opportunities to be had. From camping trips to local spots, fresh- and saltwater fishing gets good in the summer.
Little League: Bulls upset Riverdogs in AA tournament
The season-ending AA tournament began for Scotts Valley Little League last week, with the hard-charging Bulls topping the Riverdogs, who went 16-2 during the regular season.
5 injured in Scotts Valley’s first tornado on record
*Updated at 6:59pm Dec. 14, 2024
At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley's first-ever tornado on record, authorities said.
Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the...