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Merrylou White, a 70-year-old resident of the Santa Cruz neighborhood of Pleasure Point, had purchased a pass for all three days of this year’s Scotts Valley Alfred Hitchcock Festival, held this past weekend, March 14-16. White grew up in Los Gatos, attending Los Gatos High...

Those walking the streets of downtown Boulder Creek can now enjoy better pedestrian safety along the corridor formed by Highway 9, as a joint effort between local business, county, and transportation leader resulted in the removal of a handful of parking spaces near crosswalks to improve the visibility of pedestrians.

May is the month for you if you make a note when your favorite plant starts to bloom. May is the month for you if you count the number of hummingbirds at the feeder everyday. May is the month for you if you’ve been waiting for the soil to warm enough to plant melons, peppers, and winter squash.

 We all celebrate the holidays in a different way. Each family has its own traditions and memories from years gone by. Some of us celebrate Christmas, some Hanukkah, and some Kwanzaa. Many of our traditional Christmas customs originate from Winter Solstice celebrations. The plants associated with each are an important part of tradition and symbolism.

By Spring 2018, electricity consumers in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties likely will be using power that is at least 50 percent from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar.