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October 4, 2025

Falcons take home one for the record books

In the opening round of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League girls basketball tournament, the No. 3-seeded Falcons toppled the No. 6 Harbor Pirates 85-36 on Monday, Feb. 13.

Talk about money: Mild upswing on horizon for real estate

Remember when your parents advised you that buying a house was a good investment? For the second half of the 20th century, that was sound advice. But for the past six years, it’s been dead wrong.

Healthy Living: Jumping for joy!

Eight years ago, while working with a personal training client (let’s call her Hanna), I suggested she integrate some running into her fitness plan. In a hushed voice, with eyes downcast, Hanna confided that since having her second child, she could no longer run, because her bladder was too weak.

Your Health: What to do about a stroke

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly altered. This can occur when a clot in a blood vessel blocks blood flow to brain tissue, or when a burst blood vessel causes a part of the brain to drown in its own blood. These conditions cause brain cells to die or at least become damaged, which can cause temporary or permanent changes in body and mind function. Every year, 800,000 Americans have a stroke.

Let’s go fishin’: Perch fishing spurs interest

Fueled by many factors, anglers are heading to the beaches in search of perch. 

Nature Friendly: A living treasure of the Santa Cruz Mountains

The Japanese call them Living Treasures — elders who have been officially designated as “holders of important intangible resources.” If our community gave such awards, Fred McPherson would certainly be a recipient.

Rival Cardinals end Falcons’ win streak

Through nine league games, the Scotts Valley Falcons girl’s soccer team had not tasted defeat, and in eight of those contests the Falcon defense was near perfect, allowing just one goal.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...