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Tag: Ben Lomond

Plain Talk About Food | Chicago Means Kielbasa

It was 6 o’clock in the morning and I was putting my carry-on and a grocery bag in the United’s overhead container, when I...

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...
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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

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...

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News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026

Civil Grand Jury applications due soon Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...