Santa Cruz Trains: Big Trees Station, two resorts for the price of one stop
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is quite a mouthful of a name. Once, it was simply Big Trees.
The Mountain Gardener: How to create atmosphere in the garden
Summer may be winding down, but we still have lots of great outdoor weather to enjoy for several more months. This means more time to spend outdoors in the garden relaxing, entertaining, and cooking on the grill.
Kannalls celebrate 65 years together
On Sunday, Aug. 31, Scotts Valley residents Virgil and Donna Kannall will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an intimate dinner with their immediate family.
The Mountain Gardener: Traveling with the Mountain Gardener
So far this year, my travels have taken me up the coast of California and parts north. Then I headed a bit east to explore the Sierra Nevadas.
Santa Cruz Trains: Breeding trout in the middle of the redwoods
When one thinks of the small mountain community of Brookdale, various things may come to mind such as the Brookdale Lodge, ghost stories, celebrities, or swimming holes. One thing that certainly falls to the wayside is trout.
Valley People: From Switzerland to Scotts Valley, gardens green for Schweizer family
Alice Schweizer, manager of Redwood Nursery in Scotts Valley, has happy childhood memories of running through orchards and working in the vegetable garden with her mother.
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...
