Nature Friendly: Rincon – the bend in the San Lorenzo River
What is it about a river that loves its bend?
Andrews, Hearn marry
Justin John Andrews of Mount Hermon and Courteney Regina Hearn of San Jose were married Aug. 23, 2008, and have made their home in San Lorenzo Valley following a honeymoon to Kauai, Hawaii.
The Mountain Gardener: Get a little wild in the garden
I confess — I’m a lazy gardener. In July, my idea of working in the garden consists of removing seed pods from the fuchsias and trimming a few parsley and basil sprigs for dinner. I don’t have to spend time spraying for harmful insects and diseases, because the birds and other creatures I encourage in my garden provide natural pest control. Having wildlife in the garden saves time and money, too.
Off Hours: Wet summer fun with kids
No doubt about it, some things just go together. Peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, spaghetti and meatballs, macaroni and cheese, bees and honey — you get the picture.
The Mountain Gardner:
Whether you grow a full-blown vegetable garden or a few herbs and edible flowers in containers, celebrate this Fourth of July by serving a menu created with produce harvested from your own garden.
Let’s go fishin’:Kids, bluegill and summer
There are a few things that go hand-in-hand — like summer and fishing.
Your health: Tips for a safe, fun summer
Over the years of my emergency/urgent care career, I’ve dealt with many different injuries and illnesses commonly seen during the summer months. With that in mind, I’d like to share my thoughts on making this a safe summer for everyone.
Scotts Valley’s Vine Hill pinot thrives
Vine Hill Winery is home to some of the top-notch pinot noir that the Santa Cruz region has to offer. Located off Jarvis Road, the Vine Hill area has been producing outstanding grapes for more than a century. Recently, this local Scotts Valley gem has been getting excellent press in top-rated wine magazines — and for good reason.
Of mice and (young) men
Recent research, based on both animal and human studies, has provided us with a greater understanding of the dangers of nicotine, as well as the increased risk faced by adolescents who use psychoactive substances.
SVPD arrests 62-year-old man in child sex assault investigation
The Scotts Valley Police Department announced this afternoon it had arrested Anthony Pujals, 62, as part of an investigation into historical child sexual assault...