Tag: San Lorenzo Valley
Busy Bees Playschool opens 2nd location in Ben Lomond
The town of Ben Lomond is abuzz with excitement as a new preschool gets ready to open its doors. On July 6, Busy Bees...
News Briefs | Published July 2, 2026
Ben Lomond hosts potluck, square dance
Ben Lomond Village Alliance will host a community potluck and square dance on Friday, July 10, at Ben Lomond...
Plain Talk About Food | It’s Time for Artichokes
Nothing piques my interest more than the roadside vegetable stands on Highway 1 while driving from Watsonville through Moss Landing and eventually diving through...
Finance | Annuities for Costly Security
“The more you read, the more you’ll know. The more you know, the more you can earn.” —Dr. Seuss.
About those Annuities
Investopedia speaks of investments...
Overnight Highway 9 closure near Boulder Creek scheduled for July 1
Motorists traveling on Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Wednesday, July 1, as crews continue work on the...
Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times
We often hear that multitasking is impossible. Experts tell us our brains are not wired to do several things at once. Then you meet...
Boulder Creek Fourth of July Parade honors longtime physician
One of the San Lorenzo Valley’s most beloved traditions returns on Saturday, July 4, as the Boulder Creek Business Association (BCBA) hosts its annual...
Plain Talk About Food | The Fifth Commandment: ‘Honor Thy Father...
This Father’s Day I have no plans to be cooking for a crowd. I am taking the weekend off. However, I have included a...
News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026
Candidate forums planned ahead of November election
Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in...
Finance | Day Trading: A Base Jumper’s Investment Philosophy
“ successful trader really is a social psychologist armed with a computer and trading software.” —Andrew Aziz
Like the base jumper, you daringly take grand...
News Briefs | Published July 24, 2026
Kids2Parks applications open soon for free state park field trips
Applications for the 2026-27 Kids2Parks program will open July 27, offering free field trips to...
