Let’s go fishin’: Albacore, sea bass, rockfish start to bite
As of press time, warm water is moving closer to the Monterey Bay and boaters are loading up on albacore. White sea bass remain schooled up in the bay off Pajaro and Marina. Rockfish and lingcod are being caught along the coast, and the season will remain open through the end of the year.
Let’s Go Fishin’: Sanddabs are game fish of choice
Sanddabs might not be known for their fighting ability, but they are a favorite for the table. The number of sanddabs in the Monterey Bay right now is staggering, and anglers are cleaning up on these little flat fish.
The Mountain Gardener: Low maintenance, high reward
We all want to save time, energy and water in the garden. Who wants a high-maintenance landscape that takes up all our resources? If you grow edibles, you already know they take a bit of care, so it’s even more important to have the rest of the yard be more sustainable.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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