Volunteers shine at ‘Be The Difference’ Awards
On May 8, the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz is throwing a fête to honor the contributions of those who give their time, talent and treasure to local agencies. Hosted at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz, the Be The Difference Awards 2024 event...
A ‘reset’ button for Roth IRA conversions
The year 2008 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Roth IRA. In its short lifespan, this type of retirement account has greatly increased in popularity because of its favorable tax attributes.
Local beauty shop owner has art show
Artistic flair is the current that energizes the styling team that provides beauty and barber services at Ideal Hair in ScottsValley. Adding to the artistic energy that characterizes the styling team is the determination to continue providing outstanding customer satisfaction.
The Mountain Gardener: Bare root is the way to go
It's bare root season again. There's something magical about a small leafless tree with bare roots that will produce mouth-watering fruit when it grows up. Even ornamental shade trees, flowering shrubs like lilacs, and vines like wisteria, start out looking like twigs.
A lively discussion at BC’s “Death Cafe”
On a chilly Monday evening over a dozen people gather at a small venue in Boulder Creek. What brings this eclectic group of people together is a unique desire to educate themselves on what happens at the end of life.
Your Health: Avoiding summer’s dangers
Over the course of my emergency/urgent care career I’ve dealt with many different injuries and illnesses seen commonly during the summer months. I’d like to share some of my thoughts on making this a very safe summer for everyone.
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.
Christmas Holiday Safety
With the holidays upon us, I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about holiday safety. I will discuss just a few of the many recommended safety precautions.
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...