By Wendy MCKillop Up here in the Santa Cruz Mountains, spring doesn’t just arrive—it creeps in gently, on mossy toes and the call of the Pacific wren. One day it’s gray and drippy, and the next, the redwoods seem to shimmer with new growth and every neighbor you haven’t seenRead More →
Beginning Tuesday, April 23, the Satna Cruz Water Department’s Newell Creek Pipeline project will shift to active construction within the roadway on Graham Hill Road. Drivers should expect weekday traffic delays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with wait times of up to five minutes. This week’s work includes pavementRead More →
by Chris Fin nie Hands off all of it When Wendy asked me to start writing Politically Speaking again, I wondered where to start. There’s so much going on at the federal level that’s going to impact our state, county, and neighborhoods—that I didn’t know what to focus on first.Read More →
As the first hints of spring arrive in the mountains, the urge to shake off the dust of winter and welcome the new season is irresistible. Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up—it’s about clearing space, both physically and mentally, for renewal and growth. Start with Intention Before diving intoRead More →
The SCCAS Benefit Shop, a vibrant resale shop located at Felt Street and 17th Avenue since 2018, will close on Saturday, March 1, 2025, due to the expiration of its lease. However, if sufficient funding and insurance are secured in the coming weeks, it plans to reopen in April asRead More →