Community raises funds for Albert the Peacock memorial
The San Jose Sharks have Sharkie, the 49ers have Sourdough Sam, the Giants have Lou Seal, and until recently, Boulder Creek’s unofficial mascot was Albert the Peacock.
For decades, Albert lived his life as a persnickety bachelor-life peafowl in the streets and treetops of the...
Talk about money: Cashing in: An uncommon Social Security strategy for married couples
The retirement landscape has dramatically changed over the past several years, with declining retirement accounts, savings accounts and home prices. At the same time, medical costs are rapidly rising, life expectancies are increasing and Social Security benefits are not growing at nearly the same pace as inflation. For many — dare I say most? — tough decisions are at hand about postponing or reformulating a retirement that’s no longer affordable.
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The Mountain Gardener: Regular walks can find garden problems early
I go out into my garden and look around daily.
Season preview: Falcons defense stout; offense has potential
Following the 2012 graduation of Colin Corbella, the single-season rushing leader for Scotts Valley High and second-leading rusher in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League history, the Falcons varsity football team had some mighty shoes to fill.
The Mountain Gardener: All in the fall
Warm days, rainy days, short days, cold days — they’re all in the fall here in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Talk about money: Bitcoin a growing, fluctuating currency option
If you go wine-tasting on a shuttle bus operated by the Santa Cruz Experience, you can pay the fare with cash or a credit card. Better yet, pay it in bitcoin.
Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week
The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin...