Summertime and the gardening is easy
Our summer unofficially kicked off with Memorial Day weekend. What better way to start the season than to spend some time outdoors and do a little gardening?
San Lorenzo Valley Water District fixes underground leaks
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that through its Leak Detection Program, the District has repaired dozens of leaks on its underground water mains, estimated to save millions of gallons of water annually.
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency Begins Groundwater Steward Program
The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA), formed in 2017 to comply with California’s new Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, is still accepting youth to participate in its new Groundwater Steward Program for students interested in careers in governance, environmental management, environmental science.
Your Health: Pros, cons of health reform
I have been asked by numerous people about my view of the recently passed health care reform law.
Stress-less travel tips
We have heard these words before: “Next time I travel, I will remember to (insert word here).” But life gets in the way. We are busy, and we forget.
Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair provides glimpse into far-flung locales
The third annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair once again provided a venue where people of all ages could learn about different cultures last Saturday.
Children participated in a global fashion show, food trucks sold a range of cuisines and performers presented music and dance styles...
Mountain Gardener: Draw children to the garden
In the summertime, kids have lots of time to enjoy the great outdoors. What better way to teach them how our planet works than to let them grow something in their own garden. Share your enthusiasm for gardening by getting your kids or the neighbor kids interested, too. You'll find sharing your knowledge with a child particularly rewarding and you will have helped create a fellow gardener for the rest of their life.
Light Up the Night a heartwarming showcase of community talent
The Community Holiday Tree next to Walgreens in Scotts Valley is now illuminated, and families across the region have plenty of memories to share, following the successful Light Up the Night festivities Dec. 3 at the Scotts Valley Community Center.
Corinne Coleman, a teacher at...
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...