Scotts Valley’s Vine Hill pinot thrives
Vine Hill Winery is home to some of the top-notch pinot noir that the Santa Cruz region has to offer. Located off Jarvis Road, the Vine Hill area has been producing outstanding grapes for more than a century. Recently, this local Scotts Valley gem has been getting excellent press in top-rated wine magazines — and for good reason.
Sports Shorts: Local sets weightlifting benchmark
It was a happy Father’s Day for power lifter Deric Stockton, the owner of strength and fitness gym Core Strength in Scotts Valley.
San Lorenzo Valley adult softball league standings
Summer league is under way in the IOOF/San Lorenzo Valley adult softball league after a successful spring season. In the A-league co-ed division, the Brookdale Inn & Spa Steelheads were crowned champions and in the B-league co-ed division, Icy Hot took the title. For information visit: ioofslv.teamopolis.com.
Of mice and (young) men
Recent research, based on both animal and human studies, has provided us with a greater understanding of the dangers of nicotine, as well as the increased risk faced by adolescents who use psychoactive substances.
Two undefeated SVLL teams play for crown
On Wednesday, June 24, two Scotts Valley Little League teams advanced to their respective championship games with wins and remain undefeated in tournament play. All-Star tournaments are set to begin next week.
About that Highway 236 closure
The California Department of Transportation has received many inquiries regarding the emergency repair project on Highway 236-Big Basin Way requiring a full road closure for three to four weeks beginning Monday, June 22.
Geraniums – Wallflowers of the nursery, workhorses of the garden
I feel sorry for them. They are the wallflowers of the nursery. Shoppers barely glance their way before moving on to attention-getters like dinner-plate dahlias.
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...