Boulder Creek fire siren to sound weekly starting July 2
For years, the motto of the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District (BCFPD) has been, “Yours when the siren sounds.” Now, residents of Boulder Creek can expect to hear that siren a little more regularly.
According to Chief Mark Bingham, BCFPD will be launching a weekly...
Court takes issue of ‘standing’
The legal of issue of whether and under what circumstances a taxpayer or citizen can bring a lawsuit against a government agency was argued in court this week.
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.
Let’s Go Fishin’: Searching for steelhead
Steelhead are referred to as the fish of a thousand casts. That statement may be true if you’re lucky!
Plain Talk about Food | Velveting a Chicken
The Chinese hold some of the best-kept secrets in the world of cooking; a few of these I have long-ago discovered and use in many of the recipes I cook today.
Sports Shorts
The regular season of all the high school winter sports is over. The playoffs have started!
Commentary: Setting the record straight on Town Center acquisitions
In his latest letter attacking the city and its progress on the Town Center project, Frank Kertai said Scotts Valley paid “recklessly” high prices for the key Town Center parcels it purchased with Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency money — funds that cannot be used for any general fund expenses. In particular, he attacked the city’s recent decision by an unanimous vote to buy the critical land owned by Suburban Propane and finally relocate their propane tanks away from Mt. Hermon Road.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...