Talk about money: Escrow explained
“Escrow” is one of those words you hear tossed around. People “open escrow” and “close escrow,” and — as was the case recently with Bethany University — some deals “fall out of escrow.”
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency Begins Groundwater Steward Program
The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA), formed in 2017 to comply with California’s new Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, is still accepting youth to participate in its new Groundwater Steward Program for students interested in careers in governance, environmental management, environmental science.
The Mountain Gardener: How hardier plants are made
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start your own little nursery on your property? What would you grow? How would you decide?
Your Health: How to make pills easier to swallow
On occasion I have patients present to me with the sensation that a pill was stuck in their throat. This is not an uncommon occurrence. A number of people do have problems swallowing medication in tablet or capsule form. When a pill actually does get stuck it is usually not really in the throat but in the upper esophagus just below the throat.
Heart healthy eggs: the experts weigh in
Eggs are on my list of perfect foods. They are packed with protein and nutrients, quick to cook and delicious. Purchasing high quality eggs is essential for getting the most nutrition possible. Labels can be confusing, but it simply comes down to understanding the life of the hen. In short, you want to purchase "pastured" eggs. I'll explain...
News faces
Gunner Michael Donohue, a 7-pound, 6-ounce boy, was born to Megan Lenore (Russell) and Schyler Prescott Donohue of Ben Lomond at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. He was born at 8:28 p.m. on June 25, 2014.
124-year-old Felton Covered Bridge gets new roof
The Felton Covered Bridge, a national historic structure built in 1892, will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec.17, in a daylong community party, complete with music, wine and beer, food, crafts and holiday merchandise.
Let’s Go Fishin’: Salmon start to show in Monterey Bay
Over the past couple of weeks, schools of salmon have been roving the Monterey Bay. The fish are mixed in size and do not stay in one spot more than a few days.
Talk about money: Look no further than real estate investment trusts in gloomy market
There is often opportunity amid gloom. And, wow, do we have a lot of gloom in the real estate market:
Wine Lover: Many reasons to drink more Riesling
Riesling is a misunderstood grape. It’s had its heyday and popularity in the past and is somewhat out of style today. Many restaurants do not even carry a Riesling on their wine list. Only a very small percentage of California wineries produce Riesling.
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...