Tag: Ben Lomond
Guild Kitchen: Act III owner’s San Lorenzo Valley roots run deep
For the past few years, more often than not, you could find Alan Strong perched on a folding chair on break from his janitorial...
MCT’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ blossoms on stage with heartfelt production
Get ready to have your heart teased and tousled as Mountain Community Theater (MCT) presents “Steel Magnolias,” opening this weekend at Park Hall in...
Plain Talk About Food | Biscotti Shared Over Coffee
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” —Eleanore Roosevelt
My traveling shoes had taken me to Washington State; I was on my way to...
History presentation to recount Ben Lomond’s early years
The rich and colorful history of Ben Lomond comes alive in the second of a three-part lecture series, “Tales of Ben Lomond, Gem of...
Plain Talk About Food | Oh That Bread Pudding!
I was such a little thing when Uncle picked me up and sat me down on a red leather stool that swiveled. Honestly, I...
Plain Talk About Food | Ahh, That Skirt Steak!
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill
Often when I am in Santa...
UPDATE: Pile burning in Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley now set...
Two pile burns are now planned for Feb. 18-28 in Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley on Land Trust of Santa Cruz County land and...
Letters to the Editor | Published Feb. 7, 2025
Forest Lakes Firewise includes more neighbors
When I moved to the San Lorenzo Valley in 2018, I fell in love with living in the forest....
Ben Lomond residents unite to improve local infrastructure and community spirit
In the year 2025, cities and towns across the country will be planning and executing some fairly audacious infrastructure projects. The State of New...
Plain Talk About Food | Finally, Dungeness Crab! A Culinary Cautionary...
“Be careful what you wish for, it might be more than you can handle.”
That thought immediately came to mind, that late afternoon while staring...
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...
