Talk about money: New life expectancy figures can be misleading
You may have noticed the new data recently released from the National Center for Health Statistics that shows U.S. life expectancy is at an all-time high — nearly 78 years.
A year of firsts: A mysterious intruder lurks
After two months living in a cabin above Scotts Valley, I’ve met dozens of friendly locals, including deer, rabbits, hawks, raccoons and, just the other day, a bobcat that raced down the driveway in front of my car.
Off hours: All is Fair
If you weren’t already hip to it, this is indeed late notice. But whatever your plan for the weekend is, if it doesn’t include a trip to the Santa Cruz County Fair — change it!
Cougars look for win over Andrew Hill
The San Lorenzo Valley High varsity football team looks to bounce back from a 35-21 loss to Hayward High with a second consecutive Friday night game, this time at Andrew Hill High at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in San Jose.
Wine lover: A great time to start making wine
With harvest time quickly approaching, the wine-making industry is abuzz with anticipation for the 2009 harvest.
Hopes run high for Cougar water polo
The San Lorenzo Valley girls water polo team will likely improve on its 1-6 2008 record in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League on the strength of goaltender and captain Johanna Coker.
Final paving, striping on Highway 9 continues this week
A major maintenance paving project continues on Highway 9 between El Solyo Heights Drive in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond.
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