Gluten: Intolerance or Celiac?
Approximately 30 to 40 percent of our population eat gluten free food for reasons unrelated to gluten intolerance or sensitivity. There's no evidence that gluten, a protein found in wheat and some other cereal grains, causes digestive problems in people who don't have a gluten related disorder, such as celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Evacuation, Anxiety, Fear and Amazement
Tuesday night my partner received an alert on her phone that Boulder Creek was getting evacuated, the fire was spreading and from that point on is when everything took a turn for the worst. Coming from the Bay Area of San Jose and moving to Felton has all been very new territory and uncommon experiences from what I’m used to. Being evacuated from my home has been an experience I never thought I’d have to encounter. Emotions have been high, feelings of uncertainty, fear, and possible loss of my home have been running through me in waves this past week.
Running back keeps Cougars in playoff hunt
A second consecutive tight game ended in a tie for the San Lorenzo Valley High football team last weekend.
Around Town: Off their game
In Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League's first ever lacrosse playoffs, the San Lorenzo Valley High team suffered a 14-0 loss to Aptos High in the semifinal round.
The Mountain Gardener: Yosemite: Fire, water, renewal
I spent my holiday in a most remarkable place. I drove through miles of the Stanislaus National Forest devastated by the Rim Fire, the third largest wildfire in California history.
Felton, Boulder Creek libraries in jeopardy
Felton and Boulder Creek could lose their neighborhood library branches as the Santa Cruz Public Libraries system grapples with an ever-shrinking budget.
Local farm inspires next generation
Kindergarteners from Vine Hill Elementary got their hands dirty this week, when they took a field trip to Bee Fruitful Farms in Scotts Valley.
Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend.
The enforcement...