Roller girls are the county’s hot ticket
The recent release of Drew Barrymore’s hit movie “Whip It” has catapulted roller derby to the forefront of trendiness, as the Santa Cruz Derby Girls’ latest open tryout at the Scotts Valley Sports Center can attest.
Scotts Valley boys moving toward playoff berth
Scotts Valley High School’s boys soccer team moved into second place in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, after defeating Santa Cruz and Soquel high schools last week.
The Mountain Gardener: Holiday gift ideas for gardeners
It’s as fun for me to give a little something during the holidays to those I care about as it is to receive a present.
Boys hoops get underway
The Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley high school boy’s basketball teams are each looking for a winning season. Scotts Valley, which is still looking for the first winning season in school history has hired an experienced coach and SLV has a crop of young talent.
The Wine Lover: Labels give home wine a professional touch
The past couple of columns, I have focused on the theme of home winemaking and the best approaches for getting into the world of wine. Something I have been looking into for my own wine co-op is a label.
Brookdale Lodge to reopen by year’s end
Construction of the Brookdale Lodge is finally under way after the iconic landmark has sat vacant for nearly four years.
Felton pump track hosts women’s cycling event Sunday
Girls and women of all ages will have an opportunity to find their footing and flow on wheels when Girls on Wheels rolls into...














