Circus comes to Scotts Valley
The American Crown Circus visited Scotts Valley's Skypark last week.
A ‘reset’ button for Roth IRA conversions
The year 2008 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Roth IRA. In its short lifespan, this type of retirement account has greatly increased in popularity because of its favorable tax attributes.
Immel, Brooks tie the knot
Jeremy Immel, son of Andy and Cathy Immel of Boulder Creek, and Demerris Brooks, daughter of Dennis and Rebecca Donaldson of San Jose, were married April 19 on Kauai, Hawaii.
Water’s warming up, which means good fishing
Fishing in Monterey Bay is starting to pick up as sea temperatures rise and fish move toward shore. As spring turns to summer, fishing is getting better — rockfish are more active, and halibut are moving closer to shore. Schools of baitfish also are becoming more frequent along the inshore areas.
Locals prepare for battle
With rifles cracking and cannons firing, Roaring Camp Railroads will host its 28th annual Civil War re-enactment on Memorial Day weekend.
Exercise benefits — no excuses
The benefits of exercise are no longer theoretical. All recent studies concerning exercise and its effect on people conclusively state that exercise will help most people live longer and healthier lives. Whether you are young or old, overweight or underweight, or even if you have a disability, exercise will benefit you.
Making your garden ‘sustainable’
We all want to do the right thing for the environment by reducing our carbon footprint and becoming good stewards of the land. So we should build our landscapes with green products and incorporate sustainable practices in the garden.
Protect yourself from the summer sun
Summer, with its bright days and warm weather that encourages outside play, is prime time for sun damage — but it’s not the only time you can be hurt by our solar system’s star.
A holiday with meaning
Hard to believe but true — the Memorial Day weekend is just a week away. Although most schools are still in session and it’s still officially spring, for many Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer.
Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County...
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra...