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.
Your Health: Holiday safety for children
With the holidays upon us, I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about holiday safety — especially for our children. I will discuss just a few of the many recommended safety precautions.
It’s Your Money: Planning retirement in a post-pension economy
If you’re old enough to remember how Santa’s Village Road in Scotts Valley got its name, you’re old enough to be thinking about retirement.
Datebook (Dec. 12, 2014)
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Winter storm strikes communities in Santa Cruz Mountains
Beginning last Wednesday night, a large storm accompanied by heavy rains, high winds blew into Santa Cruz County, bringing surf advisories, power outages, and flash flood warnings all along the California Coast.
Major storm headed for Santa Cruz County
The National Weather Service announced that a large storm cell headed for the California coast could bring rains, high winds, and potential flooding to the Central Coast and Bay Area regions.
Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce to host Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, hosted by Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, will light up the sky this Saturday night on Dec. 6.
Incumbent Greg Wimp and Monterey County transportation agency official Michael Zeller...
With 3,524 votes counted so far in the Scotts Valley City Council contest, the incumbent, Greg Wimp—the political body's newest member, was leading the...















