From Coma to Comedy: Bryan Stow’s Second Act
Bryan Stow is the face—and body—of courage, grit and determination. His skull is partially sunken, his scalp is criss-crossed with surgical scars and he walks with the aid of crutches, yet Stow (not so humbly) embodies the characteristics that people admire, his wicked sense...
The Mountain Gardener: Keep it simple for interesting garden design
This is the time of year when all things seem possible. You might be planning improvements to the vegetable garden. Maybe you’re also thinking of adding a focal point, like a small accent tree or garden art to one of the perennial beds. And you really need to do something about that view outside the picture window. It needs more year-round appeal. After all, you spend a lot of time looking out there.
Let’s go fishin’: An ocean salmon season looks promising
It appears as though all parties involved in the ocean salmon fishery agree that a season for salmon fishing is a strong possibility for 2011. This comes as great news after last years’ shorted season, followed by consecutive years of a closed season for salmon. The steelhead season closed with what seemed to be a healthy return of fish in our local streams.
Gardener: Winter is time to choose bare-root trees
Every year about this time, I get excited about what fruit trees I'm going to recommend for those who want to start a home orchard or add to their edible gardens. Will this be the year you get a Cox's Orange Pippin apple or an American Golden Russet? Maybe an oldie but goodie like a Golden Delicious apple will become the treasure of your family. But, then again, there's the Mutsu, a favorite of connoisseurs, which might get the nod.
Scotts Valley Square trees returning
The Scotts Valley Square Shopping Center is currently undergoing Phase I of a remodel project and great things will be happening throughout the year. Don’t despair, although Phase I included removal of the hardscape in the shopping center, new plant material and colorful trees will be coming.
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...
