Nature Friendly: When nature’s lightning strikes
Although many of us have shared a nature walk together this year, I am sometimes uncomfortable with the term “nature walk.” To really behold nature, one must sit quietly, still the mind, and listen and wait. Then, nature will reveal its humorous and tragic life to you.
Valley People: SVHS grad completes Coast Guard training
Coast Guard Seaman Brian P. Hostetter, a 2005 Scotts Valley High School graduate, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N.J.
The Mountain Gardener: Keep it simple for interesting garden design
This is the time of year when all things seem possible. You might be planning improvements to the vegetable garden. Maybe you’re also thinking of adding a focal point, like a small accent tree or garden art to one of the perennial beds. And you really need to do something about that view outside the picture window. It needs more year-round appeal. After all, you spend a lot of time looking out there.
Your Health: Consider vaccination as flu season approaches
The 2010 influenza season officially begins in October, but cases of flu in some areas of the country have already been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The infection usually peaks in January, February and March and usually ends by May. It is impossible to predict ahead of time how bad the flu season might be, but as we learned with the H1N1 (swine flu) last year, it’s best to be prepared.
Bruins ready to start new chapter on hardwood
It is no real surprise the Bethany University women’s basketball team is excited for a new season and the chance to leave last season as a distant memory: The Bruins finished last season 4-20 amid a flurry of bad luck.
Falcons, Cougars sprinkle fall all-league teams
Fall athletes from Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley high schools made their mark on the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League during the fall season. Below is a list of the star Cougar and Falcon athletes named to all-league teams.
Teen time Change offers opportunity for teens
This summer and in the fall, we teenagers are all going to experience new changes.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...