Migration Festival
Natural Bridges State Beach hosts the 40th Annual Migration Festival on Saturday, February 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. organizations will be there with family-friendly, hands-on activities…
By Kathy McKinney · Page 5
Poulenc Trio
Enjoy a captivating afternoon of music in downtown Los Gatos. The Los Gatos Community Concert Association presents the Poulenc Trio at the Los Gatos High School Theatre on Sunday, February…
By Diane Vande Pol · Page 6
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Submissions are due the 10th of the month prior to publication. Email kathy@paralleldesign.com or call 408-529-1431. Santa Cruz County Fifth District Town-Hall Meeting Office of Monica…
By Mountain Network News. · Page 7
Clearing the Path to Safety
For residents of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the beauty of our natural landscape comes with a responsibility to be prepared. Wildfire is an ever-present threat, and creating defensible space…
By Marko Lisac · Page 8
Why Homeowners Are Stuck — (and Loving It)
Let’s talk about something that’s locking up the real-estate market tighter than a jar of pickles: interest rates! Specifically, the lock-in effect. It’s a big deal, and here’s why. Right…
By Keith Kanady · Page 10
Pet Dental Health
Did you know that over 70 percent of cats and dogs show signs of dental disease by age three? Pet dental health is one of the most overlooked aspects of pet care, yet it plays a major role…
By Fahimeh Zibaee · Page 11
Low-Cost and Subsidized — Spay and Neuter Services
Spaying and neutering pets can be expensive, but it’s one of the most effective ways to reduce pet overpopulation, ease the strain on animal shelters, and improve the health of companion…
By Kathy McKinney · Page 13
Indoor Skydiving
I’ve always wanted to try skydiving, but the idea of jumping out of an airplane thousands of feet in the air is a hard “no” for me. Indoor skydiving is much more my speed, so this month’s…
By Kathy McKinney · Page 14
Local Walks
Early January rains interfered with my plans for longer hikes. It was a good time to revisit interesting places where you can walk closer to home. Here are a few examples near me. Summit…
By Neil Wiley · Page 18
John Martin Schultheis (pronounced shool-tize) and his wife Susan Byerly Schultheis were major contributors to the early development of pioneer life in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The couple…
By Debra Staab · Page 20
Recently there has been an explosion of lion’s mane nudibranchs at what is called Middle Reef, just off of San Carlos Beach in Monterey. These creatures are also called hooded nudibranchs…
By Bruce Sudweeks · Page 22
At the annual Lexington talent show, 20 second- through fifth-graders performed for students and families. They sang, danced, played piano, performed circus acts and magic tricks…
By Jason Deppong · Page 26
27 Years Selling 95033 Check our reviews on Google and Yelp! The flow of teaching and learning is mutual and dynamic. We aim to stimulate the children’s natural curiosity, support them in…
By Veteran Owned · Page 29