‘Vierra letter’ is released as public record
Earlier this week the San Lorenzo Valley Water District released publicly what has come to be referred to as the “Vierra letter.”
Off Hours: Radio reunion brings back airtime nostalgia
The college radio station where I worked 30 years ago is celebrating a half-century of broadcasting by inviting many of the former deejays back for on-the-air guest slots. I was honored to do a turn last week.
Hwy 9 could reopen sooner than expected
A major project to repair a portion of Highway 9 between Felton and Santa Cruz is ahead of schedule.
Cougar, Falcon swimmers head for Friday showdown at SLV
Swimming season is in full swing, and with two matches left before the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League finals, the teams from Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley high schools are set to go head to head this Friday in Felton.
New way to see grasses
I regularly receive notices of plant availabilities via email to notify me of what’s looking good in that wholesale nursery for the week. Besides being a good reminder of plants that have fallen through the cracks in my memory, many times I’m inspired to think of them in a new way. With spring around the corner - yes, hard to believe but true - this is the time to rethink your landscaping. From saving water to saving time, there are lots of ways to change what you have in your landscape to make it look more inviting and pleasing to the eye.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
