Your Health: A little sun protection goes a long way
Summer is here, and many of us are exposed to an abundance of sunshine. I’d like to explain how we can best avoid the harmful effects of the sun.
Let’s go fishin’: Young salmon released in Santa Cruz
Sixty-five thousand salmon in Santa Cruz Harbor?
Off Hours: Caution – road work ahead
Commercial aviation has been instrumental in making the world more accessible, and a relative nosedive in air fares makes it even easier for Americans to travel long distances in a short time. The Air Transport Association estimates that during the summer months, 2.2 million Americans will travel on a commercial airplane every day. Lots of those will be vacation trips.
Nature Friendly: A rainforest in the valley
“It’s a rainforest!” Judy Hill’s eyes grew larger, and she could not stop smiling.
Talk about Money: Whether to invest in a nuclear future
Every time I drive past the signs at Santa Cruz’s borders declaring the city to be a “nuclear-free zone,” I think about the mistakes we’ve made regarding energy and wonder if we’ll do better in the future.
Wine Lover: Get to know Santa Cruz region wine districts
Every major wine region in the world has subdistricts that help define where grapes are planted and what styles of wine you can expect to find.
Mountain Gardener: Turn old junk into garden treasures
What really makes a garden? For one, it might be the comfortable reading chair tucked under a shade tree in the back of the garden. For another, it’s a cutting garden or vegetable garden that puts a smile on the face of its creator. But for many, a garden isn't a garden until it gets that personal touch.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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