Tag: business
Shirli McLaughlin’s final chapter: Friends remember community-building Ben Lomond shopkeeper
When I first stepped foot inside the Third Hand Store in Ben Lomond, a Canadian tasked with covering the quirky and community-oriented Scotts Valley...
Strictly Business | AI in Small Town America: Part II
In today’s news and on social media, you've probably heard the phrase, “The Genie is out of the Bottle,” referring to Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
Strictly Business | AI in Small-Town America: A 3-Part Series
In today’s fast-paced world, the term AI is buzzing everywhere. Curiosity about AI and its various tools has led me to explore how AI,...
First Saison Cellar & Wine Bar to open in Scotts Valley...
First-of-its-kind Saison Cellar & Wine Bar will launch to the public with a grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Local winemaker and Saison Hospitality Co-Founder...
Scotts Valley selects Urban Field Studio for $160,000 Town Center design...
Scotts Valley City Council voted Oct. 4 to hand a $160,000 contract to Urban Field Studio for the plan refresh of the previously mothballed...
Florist to offer delivery service for San Lorenzo Valley customers
When Bakersfield resident Maria Rios started laying the groundwork for a Santa Cruz County expansion of her flower company, she booked a room at...
Strictly Business | Opposite of East
I am perpetually on the lookout for fresh insights and novel viewpoints for local businesses whose products and services command our attention and investment.
I...
Iconic ice cream, food truck businesses change hands
LaLi Kates, founder of both Food Trucks A Go Go and Aunt LaLi’s Treats, a leader in the food truck industry, has announced the...
Strictly Business | A Tapestry of Art, Wine & Cheer
Uniting a community in colorful celebration is no small task.
It takes a community of hard workers, creative spirits and fun-seeking individuals to weave the...
Hops n’ Barley Fest brings chill atmosphere to scorcher at Skypark
More than 40 breweries and 40 food and beverage vendors took part in the Hops n’ Barley Festival on Saturday, attracting dozens of vintage...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 28, 2025
Choir concerts to celebrate Christmas season
The Spring Lakes Park Choir will be performing three identical concerts to celebrate the Christmas season.
They will be performing...
