Sustainable living: Routine power failure or winds of change?
Heavy winds are nothing new for Californians, although damaging gusts usually come in the summer. The early December windstorm that rattled the state — much worse in southern California, but quite disruptive in our neck of the woods, too — was somewhat of an anomaly.
Students find fossil sloth bone in Santa Cruz Mountains
Local students from Tara Redwood School playing in the Santa Cruz Mountains last spring found a strange object that they suspected was a bone from a large animal.
This bone was brought to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, where its Paleontology Collections Adviser...
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
The gift of chocolate is often considered one of love and affection. Wrapping the true decadence of chocolate in a bundle of heart-healthy ingredients with the special touch of something homemade, makes it a gift to be savored.
The Mountain Gardener: Spring is coming — be prepared
It seems to me that I'm still waiting for winter to start. I look hopefully each week at the weather forecast, hoping to see a storm developing.
Datebook
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SLV Museum Board President looks toward future
For nearly 15 years, Lisa Robinson has had her hand in the development and trajectory of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum.
With two locations—one in Boulder Creek and the other in Felton—Robinson oversees both venues and works closely with her staff to arrange exhibits, write...
Let’s Go Fishin’: Steelhead, fishermen await rainy season
Freshwater fishing in our area suffers when both anglers and fish need rain.
Off Hours: In May, a day to honor those who gave all
May is a month sandwiched by two holidays that should be among our most recognized and important. Like most others, though, their genesis and intent are largely unknown or ignored.
SVHS students get first look at careers in law enforcement
Beginning promptly at 7:40 a.m. on Friday, retired Police Lieutenant John Hohmann begins his criminal justice class with a “behind the scenes” tour of the Scotts Valley Police Station. As part of the regional occupation program, 32 students from Scotts Valley High School are offered an opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system with hands on experience.
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...