More than 500 law enforcement personnel will be running the Special Olympics’ Flame of Hope through Northern California from June 26 through June 28. The event is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, a year round fundraising campaign that will culminate at the Special Olympics Northern California Summer games at UC Davis.

To all of the folks who have dropped by our offices, sent emails or called on the phone to welcome me as the new editor, I want to say “thank you.” I am encouraged by the sense of community shown by the people who read our paper. I have enjoyed seeing the intense determination many have for keeping our home area a place that we can all enjoy.

I am fortunate as a garden columnist and landscape designer to be invited to see, stroll, and learn about beautiful gardens.

Go Skateboarding Day 2015 will take place at Tim Brauch Memorial Skate Park in Scotts Valley this Father’s Day.

Family and friends gathered at the SLVHS Baseball field on June 12, to watch as teachers and graduating seniors began the procession.

Cider will be making a prominent appearance at the sixth annual Hop ‘N Barley Beer Festival this year.