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.
Let’s Go Fishin’: Mussel quarantine along the coast
The old saying used to go, “Months with an R in them are safe for shellfish.” This saying may still hold true most years, as fall and winter months host less chance for red tides than summer months. The good news is that there are many other ocean fish that are safe to eat and in season.
The Mountain Gardener: Roses come in all shapes and sizes
The weather this year has agreed with my roses. It might seem like we're living in England lately, but the roses have appreciated the cool, damp spring. All the better to set lots of buds, without a sudden heat wave to ruin the show. Every rose lover I've talked to is raving about the quality, quantity and extended bloom time for their roses.
Your Health: Swimmer’s ear a painful but temporary affliction
For what seems to be a minor health problem, swimmer’s ear results in nearly 2.4 million doctor visits annually and costs our health care system $500 million a year.
Teen Time: An introduction
Hello everyone, my name is Olivia Doherty. I am a Scotts Valley middle-schooler who has opinions just like you. I want to share with you my observations about what a middle-schooler thinks on a daily basis.
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:
Comedy Corner: Soylent greenism
I am a contract worker, and recently I may have put my job in jeopardy. I found that I am not a very “green employee.”
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...












