Boulder Creek fire siren to sound weekly starting July 2
For years, the motto of the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District (BCFPD) has been, “Yours when the siren sounds.” Now, residents of Boulder Creek can expect to hear that siren a little more regularly.
According to Chief Mark Bingham, BCFPD will be launching a weekly...
School administrator honored as Hometown Hero
Kay Mendoza was recently awarded the Hometown Hero Award surrounded by staff and students at Coast Redwood Charter School.
The Mountain Gardener: Fall tips and chores for a healthy garden
I never want summer to end. Who doesn't love those long days and warm nights? The calendar might say fall is near, but Indian summer is one of our best seasons so I love this time of year. But, then I get all excited when spring rolls around and everything is in bloom. It's all good. I have a check list of some garden tasks I need to do at this time of year, so I’d better get to them between hiking and trips to the beach.
Allergy mitigation landscaping
According to historical records for our area the pollen count is mostly moderate in February. Depending on the weather, Pollen.com and Pollenlibrary.com show medium to high counts only for a few days this month. If you’re an allergy sufferer you don’t need a website...
The Mountain Gardener: Low-water succulents are garden hits
Fresh from a day spent in the spectacular world of succulents, I'm excited about using these unique plants in new ways.
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...
