Let’s Go Fishin’: Alaskan destination
If you have the desire to see Alaska or revisit it and have not been to Yakutat, it may need to climb the ranks of your possible destination picks. I personally had wanted to visit this small community on the northern coast of the Gulf of Alaska with its world-class steelhead river for several decades. I made the journey to fish for Coho salmon and was delighted with the fishery and even more enamored with the town, its people and the lay of the land.
The Magnificent Andersons
There was something too good to be true about the Andersons. The young English couple burst upon the local social scene in the summer of 1897. “Nobody appeared to know who the H. Francis Andersons were,” recalled one gossip columnist, “but it was evident to Santa Cruzans that they possessed an abundance of the long green and were willing to spend it with lavish hands.”
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Threshold and Teamsters in Negotiations
One of the Scotts Valley Hilton Inn conference rooms was reserved from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. yesterday for Threshold Enterprises, Ltd. management negotiations with General Teamsters, California Cannery Warehouse Workers & Food Processors, Local 912, union representatives.
San Lorenzo Valley Water District Proposes Rate Increase
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced it is notifying customers of a proposed Drought Recovery and Water Capital Surcharge to make up a drought-caused revenue shortfall that impacts capital improvement projects already underway.
‘The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild,”a play to see in Ben Lomond
TheMountain Community Theater proudly presents “The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild,” written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Zindel and directed byErik Gandolfi.
It is a 100-year celebration
In 1915, Boulder Creek was a fast growing community that offered exciting new opportunities for people near and far. Known for its redwood trees, Boulder Creek was the home of the first CaliforniaState Park, BigBasin. The area’s natural beauty attracted movie makers, redwood loggers and the entrepreneurs who could feed and lodge this influx of people.
Wilderness group activities enhances health and fitness
Using proven research about the way the brain processes information and makes connections; The Wilderness Skills Institute guides its students in learning how to learn efficiently and effectively. The connection between education, health and fitness is demonstrated by the success enjoyed by the students who are enrolled in the WSI classes. In this educational environment, students are encouraged to become deeply involved with the subjects about which they are passionate. Subjects that most young people enjoy are adapted to teach science, reading, writing and mathematics. All of the learning is accomplished in an outdoors environment.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
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