Editor’s Notebook: Guest list, check. Cake, check. Registry?
With the help of my mother, my future mother-in-law and my bride-to-be, it looks like I’ve finally compiled a guest list. What I didn’t realize when I signed up for this job was that I would be slaving on this thing late into the night to perfect a list of close to 400 people — some of whom I don’t even know.
Land Trust collecting funds for ‘wildlife tunnel’
The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has announced that it has raised all the funds it needs to protect land on either side of Highway 17 for a wildlife tunnel. The final piece of funding was a $200,000 grant from the Coastal Conservancy to help purchase an easement on 170 acres west of the highway at Laurel Curve.
Santa Cruz County Horsemen’s Open House showcases vibrant equine community
Santa Cruz County Horsemen’s Association hosted an open house Saturday at its Graham Hill Road location featuring horseback acrobatics and archery, costumes and a parade with around 20 different breeds.
It was a chance for people from across the region to get a glimpse of...
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Falcons soar past King City in division showdown | HS football
KING CITY—King City went into last week’s showdown against Scotts Valley in what was arguably the biggest game for the Mustangs in more than a decade.
But, it was the Falcons who soared high to a 47-27 victory in Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division...
‘The Humans’ arrives at Ben Lomond’s Park Hall
It’s part drama, part comedy and part horror. It’s the feeling of being a voyeur of a family’s Thanksgiving celebration. And it’s the domino effect of life’s realities interfering with best-laid plans and familial relationships…
It’s “The Humans,” and it’s worth seeing. The recipient of...
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4H club earns county fair success
The Quail Creek 4-H Club earned success at the Santa Cruz County Fair last month. The Livestock Team entered a steer, three pigs, three chickens, four market lambs and a flock of breeding sheep in the show animal competition. Their group three market lambs — raised by Steven Katawicz, Mia Hamilton, and Jay Wright — won first place. The club also won first place for the theme of its booth “Fly Me to the Fair” which featured paper mache hot air balloons.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...