Local mountain resident Harold Hoyt is a Sheriff’s volunteer at the substation on the Loma Prieta School campus. Mr. Hoyt has been serving the local community for 13 years. In 2009, Mr. Hoyt received an award from the Sheriff’s office for ten years of outstanding volunteer service. Hiway17: “Harold, how long has this Sheriff’s...
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The Skyland Church Women’s Group hosted the popular spaghetti dinner on Friday January 27th in Whitaker Hall. This fundraising event began with a group prayer lead by the Reverend Minister Stephen Glauz-Todrank. Hungry diners qued up buffet-style to receive a generous plate of the delicious homemade food. The Woman’s Group offered spaghetti from the...
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On Monday morning, Doug Beattie presented the new year’s financial report to the Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos Board of Directors as usual. Early Wednesday morning, he suffered some kind of a heart attack and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he died on Friday, January 13, leaving behind his wife, Martha, and...
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Yoga came from the Far East thousands of years ago and today has many devotees who claim that it improves their life and health. This ancient practice began in India. Even though Yoga is ancient, it is very popular today. Many celebrities from Sting to Madonna to Martha Stewart to Shaq are fans of...
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This cheerful and energetic small-town parade manifests the spirit of Christmas in true Los Gatos style. Under sunny skies, I found a parking spot on Bachman Street, about 90 minutes before the 11 o’clock start of the parade. I was hoping to shoot some pictures and interview some participants. As I walked down a...
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Message from Mark Stone, Santa Cruz County Supervisor’s Office regarding the recent issue discussed in this article. I share your concerns about the future of CSA 48 (County Fire). In light of the fact that some of the largest and most devastating fires in our county’s history have occurred in the CSA 48 area,...
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UPDATED 2:25pm on 12/1/11 High winds are forecasted for tonight and through to the morning in our community. Winds from 40 to 70 mph are expected with potential gusts to 80 mph. That means it is time to take your umbrellas down, pick up stuff that might fly around and secure the rest. The...
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Do you live in Unincorporated Santa Cruz County? If you do then you very likely will soon lose your local fire and EMT fire station! It is not widely known that due to budget issues, the county is strongly considering closing five county fire/EMT stations serving the residences in the unincorporated part of the...
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Support LOCAL artists, designers and craftsmen this holiday season by shopping at the Bizarre (but delightful) Bazaar at Lupin Lodge.DON’T SPEND YOUR MONEY AT THE MALL THIS YEAR. Local artists need your support. ONLY $10.00 gets you in and gives you a place to sell your HANDMADE wares.FREE VENDING FOR LUPIN MEMBERS! Hey….where else...
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Skyland Community Church in the Santa Cruz Mountains hosts its annual Harvest Festival, on Saturday, Sept.24th, on the church grounds at 25100 Skyland Road. This family event offers fun for all ages—games and rides for kids, a rich array of items for sale, including homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, fresh produce and plants,...
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