Rejuvenating Boulder Creek:
It’s easy to see Highway 9 as solely a thoroughfare for the many commuters that use it daily. However, after a moment’s consideration, it’s obviously quite more than that. Highway 9 contains so many hidden gems of San Lorenzo Valley Main Streets. Two women, Karen Edwards and Tamara O’Kelly, are working hard to polish up the particular gem of Boulder Creek. I sat down with both to hear more about their efforts through the Main Street Program. According to O’Kelly, Boulder Creek is the perfect gem to polish because, “Boulder Creek has a strong sense of place. That’s not something you can create, that’s what we’re trying to revive. The ultimate goal is for Boulder Creek to become a place for all ages, all walks of life, all people to enjoy, a place to gather. We need to polish what we have, with funding and hands.”
Let’s go fishin’: Salmon return to the Harbor
King salmon have started to return to the Santa Cruz Harbor, and anglers are already catching some from the jetties and surrounding waters. This is great news, as the major return of salmon is still one year away, when the catch will be a year older than the two-year-olds we’re seeing today. As the salmon continue to arrive, it is important to fish only from legally designated areas of the harbor while also adhering to fishing regulations.
Honoring those who give back
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of their annual awards — including a Navy veteran, new favorite spot for Greek food and two community leaders who have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local causes.
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
When it comes to her artistic talents, Claire Hamilton is a winner. Her recent piece of art, “Hearts at Rest,” won multiple awards at...
