Community

Situated among scores of stately redwood trees, Community Covenant Church welcomes Sunday worshipers. Their new minister, lead pastor Jeremiah Fair, is almost as tall as one of the redwood trees.

There’s not a year that goes by that I don’t plant some new bulbs in the fall. I may battle squirrels, deer and shade but come spring it’ll all be worth it.  Daffodils and narcissus are safe but what would spring be without all the other gorgeous bulbs to welcome in the season?

Scotts Valley Fire Protection District has announced the promotion of Deputy Fire Marshal Erin Collins to the position of fire marshal, effective June 21. Collins joined the district in 2022, bringing over two decades of fire prevention experience. Upon joining, she developed an ambitious inspection...

Many of us garden in the shade year round. Others have sun in the summer but shade from fall through spring as the sun's arc becomes lower. Do you look at the fall bulbs for sale and think ‘Is there any hope that my garden might look like the pictures on the package come spring?” Here are some encouraging tips for you if this describes your garden.

Wow, I thought the other day as I closed the Market’s door behind me; what a nice group of guys; knowledgeable, fun loving, and handsome. What a great place to shop and the sausage, meat, and poultry selections are terrific, not to mention the Leaf Lard that is available for my baking and fried chicken that I depend upon.

The advent of August means students are headed back to school, local tourist attractions are less crowded and the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival is back. Since its start in 2001—originally known as “Art Under the Oaks”—the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer...