Runner signs letter of intent
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior Nick Hicks signed a letter of intent Monday, April 23, to run cross country and track for University of San Francisco. USF is a Division I program in the West Coast Conference. The men’s team finished third at the conference championship in 2011.
The Mountain Gardener: Be aware of poisonous plants, trees in garden
My fascination with poisonous plants was piqued recently while researching organic methods for eliminating rhododendron root weevils.
The Mountain Gardener: How to deal with frost, and winter gifts
Early on one of those freezing mornings I came across a large stand of California native toyon shrubs, every branch covered with juicy red berries. Dozens of songbirds were enjoying the feast, loading up and bracing for another cold night. You couldn't ask for a more Christmas-ey plant. Bright red and green — the Christmas colors. I made a note to put toyon on my list for gift ideas. What would be better than to give my loved ones something that feeds the birds and the spirit?
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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