SLV grad among North Pole scientists
Former San Lorenzo High School science standout Zoe Wambaugh took her research expertise on a historical 65-day voyage to the North Pole this summer aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy.
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?
Let’s Go Fishin’: Alaskan destination
If you have the desire to see Alaska or revisit it and have not been to Yakutat, it may need to climb the ranks of your possible destination picks. I personally had wanted to visit this small community on the northern coast of the Gulf of Alaska with its world-class steelhead river for several decades. I made the journey to fish for Coho salmon and was delighted with the fishery and even more enamored with the town, its people and the lay of the land.
Heart healthy eggs: the experts weigh in
Eggs are on my list of perfect foods. They are packed with protein and nutrients, quick to cook and delicious. Purchasing high quality eggs is essential for getting the most nutrition possible. Labels can be confusing, but it simply comes down to understanding the life of the hen. In short, you want to purchase "pastured" eggs. I'll explain...
Hops n’ Barley Fest brings chill atmosphere to scorcher at Skypark
More than 40 breweries and 40 food and beverage vendors took part in the Hops n’ Barley Festival on Saturday, attracting dozens of vintage Volkswagen buses and punch buggies.
Adults were overjoyed to receive a shot glass so they could sample the wares of the...
Santa Cruz Trains: Inspiration Point, or the legend of Coon Gulch
Inspiration Point — the beautiful overlook between Felton and Santa Cruz along Highway 9.
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...
