Plain Talk About Food: Jams and jellies and the human heart
I came across the following sentence in a magazine a few years ago in my doctor’s office: “Never stop doing things for others,” I read; “sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their human hearts.”
The Mountain Gardener: Create holiday cheer with a wreath
After a hiatus last year, I again had the pleasure to join my neighbors at their annual wreath-making party. This is the 11th year this group has gotten together “rain or shine” according to hosts Barb Kelly and Martha Radcliffe.
Santa Cruz Trains: Tales of Gold Gulch and Forest Lakes
Contrary to popular belief, the California Gold Rush was not a two-year affair and was not localized to the Sierra foothills; the lust for gold spread to every corner of the state including the slopes of Ben Lomond Mountain.
SLV Water District names new district manager
At the Thursday, Dec. 4 meeting of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, the board of directors announced the hiring of Brian C. Lee as the new district manager.
Student performers take the stage at SVHS, SLVMS
This weekend, student thespians from Scotts Valley High School and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School are offering patrons of the arts one final weekend to catch performances of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” and Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Knox Roofing receives honor from the Scotts Valley Historical Society
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Warren Knox of Knox Roofing received a commemorative certificate from the Scotts Valley Historical Society for donating a new roof to the historic Scott House.
The Mountain Gardener: Holiday plants in a home with pets and small children
Throughout the year, we enjoy many types of plants in the house. But it’s during the winter, as we spend more time inside, that we really come to appreciate them.
California State Parks reveals fire recovery plans for Big Basin
California State Parks has released its recovery plan for Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the oldest one in California.
Nearly five years on from the...