Ridin’ with the wheeldude: Trials, travails of smog testing
Recently, it was time to smog-test my 2002 Hyundai — a perfectly reliable, hardworking, economic little commuter with, sadly, more than 175,000 miles on it. It’s had no problems, ever, but recently, the “check engine” light went on.
Falcon PAL football finishes undefeated regular season
The Scotts Valley Falcon Police Athletic League Midget team wrapped up the regular season with an 8-0 record.
Let’s go fishin’: Crabs, dabs, perch produce fishing action
Recent rains have put a pulse of water back into local rivers, and our reservoirs are filling up. The ocean continues to bode well for fishing enthusiasts. Sand dab have been on a ravenous bite, crabs are still coming in and perch have been on the bite, as well.
Spotlight: Pat Verutti
Many folks know Pat Verutti from his years behind the counter at the Felton branch of the Veruttis’ liquor stores. What many fail to recognize is the athletic prowess he brought to the playing field for San Lorenzo Valley High School in the early 1960s.
Wine lover: The season for bubbles
We’re in the holiday season, and what better time to talk about the drink of celebration: Champagne!
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...