Untarnished etiquette: Aging should not be seen as a negative
Our Western culture tends to idealize youth, while showing little respect or courtesy for our aging, mature population. However, many countries in the world honor their elder citizens. Age, in those societies, is symbolic of experience, wisdom and knowledge, which is shared with the younger generations.
Fire
On July 30, a wild brush fire on Green Hills Rd. near Highway 17 in Scotts Valley was extinguished by 5:00 p.m. Present to help were fire fighters from Scotts Valley Fire District, Cal Fire, Santa Cruz and Felton Fire. In all, about dozen trucks were seen at the scene of the fire. There was a helicopter dropping fire retardant material and a water tanker flying to assist the helicopter.
The Mountain Gardener: Touring a Ben Lomond garden
One of the perks of writing this gardening column for the Press-Banner is being invited to visit beautiful gardens. I recently had the honor of touring the garden of fellow columnist Colly Gruczelak, writer of “Plain Talk About Food,” at her home in Ben Lomond.
Home & Garden: Spring cleaning season arrives in the San Lorenzo Valley
There are many opportunities available for locals who are seeking to partake in the annual spring-cleaning ritual.
Valley People: BC group delivers goodies to seniors
A group led by Boulder Creek’s Arlene LaBorde and Kay Tomagni delivered 182 baskets and shoeboxes full of goodies to residents of the Santa Cruz Skilled Nursing Center in Live Oak last week.
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...