Nature Friendly: Romance in the redwoods
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts may turn to romance and courtship, but did you know that at the same time of the year, Mother Nature has started her own dating service? Although the forests might look the same, there’s a lot of hanky-panky going on out there.
The Wine Lover: Madeira: The oldest wine in the world
I get asked sometimes how long various wines age and how you know when a wine is “peaking” or in its prime. The answer is somewhat complex, because different varietals and methods make for a vast variety of wines. Some wines should be drunk within a year of being made, and some can age for over a century.
Datebook
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Let’s go fishin’: Great weather for fishing
January has brought us the sunny weather the summer seemed to have missed. With the good weather, fishing and outdoor activities abound aplenty.
Faces of the Valley: Beating the aging odds
Are you 55 or older? The Scotts Valley Senior Center is a place where you can find new interests, friends and excitement. There are a number of amazing activities and classes that will enrich your lives and add to your skills and health.
The Mountain Gardener: Unseasonably warm weather not so unusual
Everyone's talking about the wonderful weather we've been enjoying the past few weeks. Spring is in the air. Or is it?
Datebook
Submit Datebook items to [email protected], or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.
Talk about money: Jump-start your financial fitness in 2011
The new year has arrived, and with it myriad resolutions. For many of us, including myself, those resolutions center on getting healthier and fitter.
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...