Commentary: Tax should remain temporary
Fans of the comedians Monty Python may recall the final, grotesque scene of "The Meaning of Life," in which a morbidly obese man gorges himself on a multicourse meal at a fancy restaurant, encouraged by an obsequious waiter played by John Cleese, only to explode after eating a tiny mint after his meal. What happens next isn't pretty.
The Mountain Gardener: Fall tasks for the gardener
It's no secret we live in paradise here in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Scotts Valley movie theater plans expansion
CineLux Scotts Valley Cinema might soon have the most movie screens in the county, if the owners of King’s Village Shopping Center carry out a plan to expand the theater from six to 10 screens with stadium-style seating and a wine bar.
Students research oil disaster
When the Deepwater Horizon oil well in the Gulf of Mexico exploded in April, 11 people died and the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history began.
New athletic director steps in at Bethany
Bethany University has a new athletic director, as Sheldon Parkinson has replaced Andrew Snelgrove, who resigned in May.
Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status
Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...















