Valley Neighbors: Frank Lodato
Lodato Park is probably one of the best-kept secrets in the area. This hiking-only park has a 1.2-mile handmade trail that wanders through the redwoods and is carved out of the hillside in some places.
Nature Friendly: Environmentalist fights fracking in county
“Up and down, Up and down, making lots of money.” That was the refrain my grandparents taught us as children as we passed by oil wells and derricks close to their farm house in the West Texas desert. The irony was that they did not get the money, though, because the family did not own the mineral rights.
The Mountain Gardener: The continuing saga of my raffle-winning bonsai
It all started several years ago at the annual bonsai show presented by the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai club.
Let’s go fishin’: Salmon return to the Harbor
King salmon have started to return to the Santa Cruz Harbor, and anglers are already catching some from the jetties and surrounding waters. This is great news, as the major return of salmon is still one year away, when the catch will be a year older than the two-year-olds we’re seeing today. As the salmon continue to arrive, it is important to fish only from legally designated areas of the harbor while also adhering to fishing regulations.
Link body & mind, think before you eat
Mindful eating is being present with your food, enjoying every bite, and listening to your body. Being mindful before, during, and after you eat will help you make better food choices, eat the right amount, and dial in your nutrition to suit your body’s needs.
New troupe shakes up Santa Cruz with musical ‘Heathers’
In the world of theater where name recognition is everything for a performance company, Renegade Theater is firmly stamping its signature on the Santa Cruz theater scene.
Armed with talent, passion and a thirst for diversity, the theater troupe—founded by Kyle Vasquez (she/her) in September...
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Annual Bonny Doon Art, Wine and Brew Festival
There is nothing quite as central to Bonny Doon as the elementary school. In an effort to fund essential science, music and art programs at Bonny Doon Elementary, the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation is preparing to host its annual art, wine and brew festival this weekend.
Your Health: Holiday safety for children
With the holidays upon us, I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about holiday safety — especially for our children. I will discuss just a few of the many recommended safety precautions.
Rising golf star hosts junior charity tournament this weekend at Pasatiempo
In 2023, then-13-year-old Lucius Niesen from Scotts Valley was on fire on the links. Having taken first place in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s...