A Fresh Start for Longtime Radio Host
After nearly 31 years behind the microphone at KSCO, Ben Lomond resident and local celebrity Rosemary Chalmers is reinventing herself.
As the long-time host of “Good Morning Monterey Bay,” the UK-born Chalmers found her home at 1080 AM in the 1990s—first as the station receptionist,...
The Mountain Gardener: Trim and prune trees with care
The big wind we experienced not long ago was just the beginning of the wild weather that is coming our way. Looking up at the trees violently swaying from one side to the other I wondered how they could survive such strong wind gusts. Not all of them do survive, as they come down and block driveways, roads and sometimes land on a house or a car. There are ways of trimming, pruning and managing trees that can help them stay upright in a strong wind. Don't endanger yourself, your family, your property or your valuable trees by mismanaging this valuable resource.
Controlling diseases and pests on fruit trees
I love it when a nice reader takes the time to call me to suggest a topic they’d like to see me write about or remind them what needs to be done at a certain time of year. Take Helen, who lives in Spring...
Boulder Creek family loses second house to fire
On Sunday, Boulder Creek resident Eric McFarland was unloading some items from the family vehicle when he heard some strange noises.
The CZU Lightning Complex Fire survivor was distressed to see flames behind the house, climbing one of the trees and devouring the winter woodpile.
“It...
Scotts Valley announces 4th of July Parade, road closures
City of Scotts Valley will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Fourth of July Parade on Scotts Valley Drive, scheduled from 11am-1pm, featuring decorated floats, vehicles, Scouts Color Guard and a flyover.
This year, the parade route has been extended to offer more viewing opportunities,...
Boulder Creek’s 4th of July Parade honors Currier as grand marshal
The town of Boulder Creek has some longstanding traditions that make it a destination for family celebrations. From the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree to its Halloween festivities, there are plenty of reasons to gather together in this quaint mining town.
On Friday, July...
From Coma to Comedy: Bryan Stow’s Second Act
Bryan Stow is the face—and body—of courage, grit and determination. His skull is partially sunken, his scalp is criss-crossed with surgical scars and he walks with the aid of crutches, yet Stow (not so humbly) embodies the characteristics that people admire, his wicked sense...
Scotts Valley centenarian reflects on a life well-lived
After an eventful life working in a San Francisco bank during World War II, then in a communications company in the early days of Silicon Valley, Alice Larum spent her 100th birthday reflecting, while at home in Scotts Valley last week.
Larum invited the Press...
Scotts Valley-based Gromshells claim 3rd straight national championship
Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” Based on that quote, the...
