Living in the Santa Cruz Mountains can come with challenges for some. The founder of Mountain Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Patricia Wood, discusses her vision that she had when she recognized a need for assistance for some neighbors that could not … Continue reading →

Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains is very real and has been active in our community over the last few years. With thousands of acres burned and several structures destroyed over the years, several preventive measures must be taken to … Continue reading →

In this weeks episode, Gratitude Gives, Erin Buchla of Aptos discusses her vision and the creation of her upcoming event that will be held in Scotts Valley, “Gratitude Picnic.”  During the 2017 winter storms, Erin drove by road crews on … Continue reading →

In this weeks episode, Patty Ciesla of the Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council discusses the benefits and services that the Fire Safe Council offers to the residents of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.  Learn how how they are … Continue reading →

Paying it forward is something we as a community should always do.  In this episode, Malaina Taylor discusses her Husband’s accident that occurred on Mother’s Day.  Her Husband, Ian, was cutting a tree for a neighbor when a section of … Continue reading →

Believe it or not, many people have challenges providing the critical pieces of information when reporting an emergency.  In this week’s episode, mountain resident and former Volunteer Firefighter Jeff Powell and I discuss what is needed by dispatchers when reporting … Continue reading →

In this week’s episode, we talk with Ralph DiTullio, owner and operator of Nonno’s Pizza.  Ralph will share with us how he got started in the restaurant business and his history.  Learn how Nonno’s Pizza was born and when it … Continue reading →

In this week’s episode, we talk with Matt Price, Lakeside School Board Member and Whitney Barnes, Lakeside Community Foundation member.  We discuss their success in measure A, Lakeside’s school funding and their upcoming auction fundraiser that will be held at … Continue reading →

This week I discuss backyard burning in Santa Cruz County.  I discuss some burning requirements at must be met, safety considerations, tips on successful burning and steps to reduce any impact on your neighbors.  I also discuss methods on removing … Continue reading →

In episode 4, La Tienda Lives, Darrell Osborne and Ben Abeln talk about a little history of La Tienda which used to be the name of what we now know as the Summit Store.  Learn how Darrell and his Wife … Continue reading →