Plain Talk About Food: My Brown Betty teapot
It was in July of 1946 when Dorothy came into my life. Dorothy had arrived just weeks before on board the RMS Queen Mary, along with 455 other war brides, from London, England.
Valley neighbors: My journey
Normally, I write about other people’s lives, but this time I’ve been asked to share a little of my story.
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.
Talk about Money: Protect your portfolio from a falling dollar
A recurring theme over the past several months has snagged more than a few headlines:
Datebook
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From horse and buggy to the moon: Felton’s Millie Kaitschuck turns 100
A hundred years ago, things were different: More than 95% of all births took place at home. Sugar was .04 cents per pound, coffee was .15 cents per pound and eggs were .14 cents per dozen. The population of Las Vegas was 30, and...
Beat upper respiratory infections
Everyone has at one time or another experienced a common cold manifested by such symptoms as nasal and sinus congestion, runny nose, mild sore throat and cough. This common infection may last from a few days to one to two weeks. It is always caused by a virus and therefore patience, and not antibiotics, is the main treatment.
Mystery dinner benefits Dems
The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County (formerly the Crosson North County Democratic Club) will sponsor an Interactive Mystery Dinner Theater event on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Heavenly Roadside Café, 1210 Mt. Hermon Road in Scotts Valley.
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...