The Mountain Gardener: The wonders of a hillbilly garden
The self-described “Hillbilly Gardener” lives in the banana belt above Scotts Valley Civic Center.
Datebook
- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.
Talk about Money: Avoiding gasoline saves drivers money
My friend Richard Coffey likes being able to drive his electric car in the carpool lane, even when he’s alone. He likes not spewing carbon into the air when he’s idling at a stoplight. But what he likes best about driving his 2012 Chevy Volt is that it saves him money.
The Mountain Gardener: Flowering shrubs brighten early spring
In the spring, we are surrounded by flowers of every color. It's our reward after the winter.
Datebook
- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.
Let’s go fishing: Spring has sprung for fishermen
I am so excited to have sunny days ahead and so many options for fishing and outdoor opportunities.
Your Health: Poison Oak
It’s that time of year again when I treat an increasing number of patients suffering from poison oak rash.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...