Albacore heaven in Monterey Bay
In the world of ocean fishing, it seems as though when a season is good for one species of fish it is good for most fish. What this means is that the Monterey Bay has had a very prolific year.
Valley people
U.S. Army Pfc. Harper H. Evans, son of Daja Evans of Scotts Valley, has completed combat training at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, S.C., with honors.
Crisis calls for alternatives
California’s budget crisis and the governor’s proposed $24 billion dollars of cuts and borrowing have provoked thousands of constituents to contact me. Educators, in-home support service (IHSS) providers, healthy families advocates, state parks supporters, and many others have lodged strong opposition to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s May revised budget proposals that seek to balance California’s budget on the backs of our state’s most vulnerable and needy.
Doctors are fathers, too
Happy Father’s Day to my late grandfather, Norman Hollenbeck, M.D., and my father, Stanley Hollenbeck, M.D. You both were the inspiration that led me to my chosen career of medicine. How proud I felt when I graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the same medical school that both of you attended.
Go for the fire station grant
We applaud Scotts Valley Fire Protection District’s plan to apply for a federal grant to build a La Madrona Drive fire station.
Local rink will be missed
When I learned the Scotts Valley Sports Center will close in August and become Scotts Valley’s library, the first thing that came to my mind was a disco ball.
Padres, Dodgers win first postseason games
The San Lorenzo Valley Little League wrapped up its regular season with a Major division championship playoff game and closing-day ceremonies. Then the Minors Padres and Majors Dodgers won their first District 39 Tournament of Champions games on Tuesday, June 16, in the double-elimination tournament.
Find plants with intrigue for several seasons
Driving east to Yosemite recently, I was reminded of how diverse botanically and geologically is the state of California.
Fire sweeps through Bethany cafeteria
A three-alarm fire gutted most of the Bethany University cafeteria building Tuesday night, June 16.
Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County...
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra...