It’s time to get those dusty bikes out of the garage and pump your pedals please for the 13 annual Mountain Charlie Challenge, slated to take place next Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Local water districts are offering money-saving incentives to help residents comply with voluntary water restrictions in response to the statewide drought in California.

The Annual Wine and Wet Noses event returned to Scotts Valley again this year and raised almost $8,000 for local animals.

Douglas Landauer

The San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley High School Boy’s Tennis Teams finished with identical 5-3 records in SCCAL play this season, earning them a second place tie behind Santa Cruz High.

May is the month for you if you make a note when your favorite plant starts to bloom. May is the month for you if you count the number of hummingbirds at the feeder everyday. May is the month for you if you’ve been waiting for the soil to warm enough to plant melons, peppers, and winter squash.