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The point system used in wine judging is often viewed with a sense of suspicion and ambiguity. Are the points that are awarded legitimate, and should we care? Many people see a 92 or 93 from Robert Parker or the Wine Spectator and immediately think the wine must be high end. Typically, this is a fair assumption, but just because a wine receives a high rating doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the right wine for you.

Locals head to government summit

Traffic delays are expected on Graham Hill Road between Treetop Drive and Henry Cowell Drive south of Felton for four months starting late next week and running through Oct. 30. Santa Cruz County is installing a 10-inch sewer main along the road.

Peter Burke, the Press-Banner’s sports editor and general assignment reporter, will become editor effective Monday, July 20.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Why do people choose organic? After speaking with many people, their answers to this question are simple: It tastes better. It’s more nutritious, and better for you. It doesn’t have all those nasty chemicals. It’s more sustainable for the planet. And those are just a few of the reasons.

The Responsible Local Development political action committee’s Web site, www.rldpac.org, was bombarded with sexually explicit, racial and derogatory statements in its comments section last week.