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After more than 6 inches of rain fell in Scotts Valley and on mountain communities Tuesday and Wednesday, another “atmospheric river” is headed our way.The National Weather Service said the Santa Cruz Mountains could receive another six inches of rain between Saturday and Monday.“If the forecast  is realized, the hydrologic impacts of such a weather pattern are expected to be numerous and widespread,”  said forecaster Bob Benjamin.He said mudslides, power outages, and swollen rivers and streams were likely, and as was a flash flood watch.The Weekend Forecast:Saturday, Sunday: Rain, heavy at times.Send storm photos and stories of neighborhood heroes and good Samaritans to [email protected] !

The Falcons were coming off a tough loss to Notre Dame of Belmonte in the Central Coast Section championship game at Santa Clara University, where they lost in the final minute 33-29 in their lowest scoring game of the season.

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As spring turns to summer the Monterey Bay and its fish are also in transition. The great start to salmon fishing has taken a serious turn as anglers seek other species.

 Everything in my garden does not always turn out the way I imagined. I make lots of mistakes. From putting in all the drip emitters backwards — yes, I actually did that to my ongoing banana slug relocation program. I should be able to face challenges in the garden and come out triumphant. Alas, that is not always the case.

At a ceremony held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 during the meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council, Councilman Dene Bustichi was appointed to the post of Scotts Valley’s mayor for 2015.