Nature Friendly: From hardscrabble quarry to carpet of flowers
“I love to see the changes of the seasons at the Randall Morgan Preserve,” said Tanya Baxter, Land Steward for the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, which owns the 189-acre parcel between Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.
Vargas Academy celebrates five years in Scotts Valley
It’s been five years since gymnastics instructor Vern Vargas opened the doors of his Scotts Valley studio and training facility. Since then, the Vargas Academy of Gymnastic Arts and Parkour has grown by — quite literally — leaps and bounds, steadily offering more and more programs, teams and classes to the students of Santa Cruz County.
Mountain Charlie Challenge kicks off next weekend
It’s time to get those dusty bikes out of the garage and pump your pedals please for the 13 annual Mountain Charlie Challenge, slated to take place next Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Felton Fire District faces concerns over parcel tax proposal
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) has been in the news of late due to the calamitous nature of its board and leadership, and the...
