The Mountain Gardener: Houseplants promise color when the sky is gray Jan Nelson
My birthday falls in February, and Valentine's Day does, too. The weather this month can be a bit gloomy some years. That's why I'm always thrilled to receive a flowering indoor plant to brighten things up.
Let’s go fishin’: Winter fishing prospects mixed as steelhead wait for water
We have had great winter weather for humans, but a little more rain will be good for the fish. The San Lorenzo River has had extreme low flows for the month of January and, so far, most of February.
Community dancing not far from your doorstep
Santa Cruz County might be a magnet for art-seekers and various aesthetic types, yet few in our mountain valleys are likely aware of a local pastime that is widespread across North America and has its roots in New England and Europe.
Falcon girls open playoffs Saturday
The Scotts Valley High girls basketball team will enter the Central Coast Section playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 23, a week after losing 53-50 in overtime to Soquel High in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League tournament final.
Scotts Valley police urge parents to discuss teen driver safety
As National Teen Driver Safety Week runs Oct. 18-24, the Scotts Valley Police Department is urging parents and guardians to talk with teens about...
