Talk About Money: Don’t get bogged down by investment fees
I was sitting in a banquet room at a downtown Los Angeles hotel in the 1980s, next to my late colleague Dick Bowman. We were both stockbrokers in an L.A. office of a major Wall Street firm.
Mudslides dash dreams
Seemingly safe inside his Felton home around noon on a stormy Feb. 7, Moss Caballero turned his head when he heard what he quickly discovered was a mudslide rumbling down the hill outside his house into Shingle Mill Creek below.
Scotts Valley tennis player to play in senior world championships
Scotts Valley’s Judy Newman has been slipping and sliding on a clay court surface in town for the past several months as she prepares for the International Tennis Federation Senior World Championships.
Your Health: A little advice on eggs
Most of us are aware of the recent massive recall after eggs from two Iowa farms were found to be contaminated with the salmonella germ, which can cause severe intestinal illness. About 550 million eggs have been recalled.
Tiki King’s Ukuleles of Felton celebrates fifth anniversary
When Pat Baron, the Tiki King, began his business, it was during a bad economy. Five years ago, people could not resist asking him, "Do you really think you can make it selling Ukuleles?"
The Mountain Gardener: How hardier plants are made
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start your own little nursery on your property? What would you grow? How would you decide?
Scotts Valley Water District Responds to Covid-19, Tap Water Is Safe and Available
The Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) today announced the district is staying on top of all COVID-19 related updates and ensuring the safety of tap water is its top priority.
Local tourism reaches more than $1.4B in Santa Cruz County region
As National Travel and Tourism Week reaches its midpoint in the United States, Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) announced that the local tourism industry...