San Lorenzo Valley Community Band unites all ages in musical celebration
Besides the verdant charm of the redwoods and the neighborly nature of strangers, there are plenty of reasons to love and revere this area that residents call home.
Events like the Felton Remembers Parade, the Redwood Mountain Faire and Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival bring...
Let’s go fishing: Spring has sprung for fishermen
I am so excited to have sunny days ahead and so many options for fishing and outdoor opportunities.
‘Let’s Talk About It’ event fosters understanding and connection across differences
Have you ever felt uncomfortable around someone or didn’t like someone, but you had never met them? You had an adverse reaction based on their appearance or a snippet of information about them in the media?
On Saturday, May 18, from 1-4pm at the Scotts...
The Mountain Gardener: Keep pesky invasive plants from taking hold
We can't control those pesky weed seeds that blow into our gardens and take hold. There are ways to keep them from taking over, however. But what about those invasive plants that are already in our gardens like ivy and vinca major? What's the best way to deal with them? Then there are plants we buy ourselves that can invade natural areas. Are there better plants to use that are just as attractive and useful? Here are some solutions to make your garden happy.
Mountain Gardener: Rainy season opens door for erosion-control plants
You know fall is just around the corner when you hear thunder.
Scotts Valley Council eases ADU rules, expands junior unit options
They didn’t exactly have a choice in the matter, but when it came down to updating their secondary residence policy, Scotts Valley City Council...
