Pellett, Lilley to wed
A Nov. 11, 2011, wedding in Santa Cruz is being planned for Jason William Pellett and Chelsie Lynne Lilley, both of Scotts Valley.
The Wine Lover: Many factors influence when to pick wine grapes
When to pick your grapes is an extremely important question and with harvest season right around the corner it’s something that wine makers will soon be asking. It’s a decision they must make every harvest because it will in part determine what kind of wine they are trying to craft. They must take into consideration Brix, weather, tannins, ripeness and much more.
Sustainable living: Eating local has never been easier
If you haven’t heard about the benefits of eating locally grown food, if only from a bumper sticker, then you must be new to Santa Cruz County.
The Mountain Gardener: New plants to brighten the garden
I don't have room for any new plants. Really, I don't — but come spring, I just can't help myself.
Let’s go fishin’: Hot salmon bite
Rock cod season is under way, halibut are biting — but most anglers couldn’t care less, as salmon fishing sizzles.
The Mountain Gardener: A trip through a whimsical garden
To quote Luther Burbank, "Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul." After visiting the garden of Bev Kaplan in Boulder Creek, I couldn't agree more.
A call to valley architects
The Felton Historic Covered Bridge Park needs standard restrooms! The existing two, one person use “portable” little boxes are totally inadequate.
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...