New Faces: Welcome the newest members of our mountain communities
• Zachary Michael Livingston was born at 9:28 a.m. March 25, 2010, to Christine Nicole Shults and Joseph David Livingston of Felton. He weighed 8 pounds when he arrived at Dominican Hospital.
Nature Friendly: Thinking like a watershed at Loch Lomond
As she peered down through the water at the south end of Loch Lomond, inveterate kayaker Alecia Morgan spied something big, round and white. Maneuvering her boat around, she slipped her paddle down three feet into the sandy shoreline and picked up a Canada goose egg,
Iconic ice cream, food truck businesses change hands
LaLi Kates, founder of both Food Trucks A Go Go and Aunt LaLi’s Treats, a leader in the food truck industry, has announced the successful sale of the businesses to Josh Swart.
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for all involved parties and presents exciting...
Valley Neighbors: Elite diver still on Olympic track
Wearing the American flag on her swimsuit, Ariel Rittenhouse has led a life most people only dream about — traveling the world and performing alongside some of the world's greatest athletes.
Datebook
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Sustainable living: Tough choices for over-the-hill commuters
Anyone who relies on a car to make ends meet (that is, nearly everyone in the U.S.) knows that gasoline is quickly approaching the $5 mark and may hit $6 a gallon by the end of the summer. With the lack of jobs in Santa Cruz County, especially in San Lorenzo Valley, we simply don’t have many choices other than driving “over the hill” for a paycheck.
The Mountain Gardner: Make sunsets even more magnificent with peach, orange garden varieties
Enjoying a spectacular sunset on a warm evening in the summertime is one of life’s simple pleasures.
Let’s go fishin’: Steelhead, perch fishing top charts
It is not often people associate perch and steelhead, but anglers are talking about both species for several reasons. Steelhead and perch fishing have been good, and the Sand Crab Classic Surf Perch Tournament is scheduled and open for enrollment. The perch tournament raises money for the steelhead hatchery.
How plants survive through the heat
What happens to a plant when the thermometer tops 100 degrees? Planning for more hot weather this summer is a requirement for a successful garden. Are there some plants that can survive tough times more easily?
Photosynthesis is one of the most remarkable biochemical processes...
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...