Let’s go Fishin’: Classes release steelhead fry
This past year’s return of steelhead on the San Lorenzo River was good.
The Wine Lover: Labels give home wine a professional touch
The past couple of columns, I have focused on the theme of home winemaking and the best approaches for getting into the world of wine. Something I have been looking into for my own wine co-op is a label.
The pros and cons of bonds
When I discuss investments with people in Scotts Valley who are not my clients (yet), they often say, “Most of my money is in bonds.”
Your Health: Food allergies require whole community effort
True food allergies affect about 2 percent of adults and about 6 percent of children. These reactions are triggered by the immune system, causing symptoms that can be mild to life-threatening. This is not to be confused with food intolerance, such as lactose intolerance, which is more bothersome than it is serious.
Off Hours: Go fly a kite
What could be better than a beach or a wide-open field, a warm breeze and a dancing kite?
Nature Friendly: Animal rescue brings out the best
A tiny fawn lay alone in the middle of the road. For hours, drivers maneuvered around her on the driveway leading to a camp off Zayante Road, ignoring the 4-pound animal with the swollen eyes. No one stopped to help her. They were too busy going to a camp event that day.
Mountain Gardener: Prepare now for dry summer months
April showers will bring an abundance of May flowers around the Santa Cruz Mountains. And that’s just one of the perks of a cool, rainy spring.
News Briefs | Published Nov. 6, 2026
Scotts Valley water supply returns to normal
San Lorenzo Valley Water District has returned the Pasatiempo No. 5 well to service, allowing water quality in...
















