Tag: water
Scotts Valley Drinking Water Plant Upgrades Unveiled
It costs big bucks to ensure one of life’s essential components is fit for human consumption. And on May 25, local officials and media...
Why blue is so valued in the garden
While harvesting blueberries at a friends’ garden I started thinking of the color blue and why it appeals to all of us gardeners. I was taking care of this fabulous garden while the owners were out of town so I had a lot of time to enjoy all of the plants including the blue flowering ones.
The state of the San Lorenzo River
Thomas Hogye, an avid fly fisherman, won a hat for knowing the San Lorenzo River is 29.4 miles long. This was the first of many interesting facts shared at the State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium held at the Zayante Fire House last weekend.
How a water district prepares for drought
After last year’s heavy rainfall and severe flooding, it is appearing that the state is heading towards another period of drought.
SLVWD gets tank replacement go-ahead
San Lorenzo Valley Water District can now move forward with repairs to a leaking tank off Graham Hill Road in Felton after a federal clearance.
Scotts Valley crime rates rise in some categories, but remain low...
In a sleepy town like Scotts Valley, it’s par for the course that year-to-year crime percentages swing wildly.
If no robberies happen one year, and...
