Commentary: Clean creeks make good neighbors
Robert Frost’s iconic poem, Mending Wall, concludes: “Good fences make good neighbors.” I would add that plastic-free creeks also make good neighbors. In early March a local daily newspaper published an article featuring the San Lorenzo River Alliance’s mission of returning the river back to “a community focal point celebrated for its economic development potential, environmental wellness … ” The success of this plan hinges on cooperation of community-neighbors who share inland waterways and the same values. How about a unified front on plastic bag ordinances?
The Mountain Gardener: Beautiful plants don’t always need much water
There are so many great plants that don't require a lot of water to look beautiful. It's always a plus if they attract hummingbirds and other wildlife. Some favorites are so reliable that we consider them tried and true. Who doesn't want to include more plants like this in the garden? On the lookout for cultivars of old favorites, I came across a few that I plan to include this year in my own garden and also in upcoming drought tolerant designs. I'm excited.
Hart, Silver headline all league teams
Scotts Valley High School seniors Nadene Hart and Angela Silver were named co-Most Valuable Players of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League for their performance during the 2013-14 season.
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...













