Valley People: Dispatcher of the year
Lisa Yee, 27, has been named Santa Cruz County’s Dispatcher of the Year after serving at the local 9-1-1 center since 2004.
Norovirus is on the Rise in California
The California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith stated that California is experiencing an increase in norovirus cases, commonly referred to as stomach flu or winter vomiting disease. CDPH has confirmed 32 outbreaks of norovirus in California since October 1.
Plain talk about food: A visit to el Salchichero
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.
Local campaigns heat up
When Scotts Valley City Council and school board candidates shared a stage on separate nights to answer questions in two public forums earlier this month, the mood was subdued and cordial, with more agreement than controversy.
Wine Lover: Cellaring Wine for the Little Guy
Anybody with enough money can turn a spare bedroom into a temperature-controlled wine palace. This column is meant for those people who are not necessarily serious wine collectors, but have enough wine that it’s worth storing it properly. Storing wine responsibly is not only easy but essential for anybody who keeps wine on hand for more than a few months.
It’s the Law: ‘Granny units’ cause headaches for landlords, tenants in Santa Cruz County
My last couple of columns were on the sometimes uneasy relationship between landlords and tenants.
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...