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September 11, 2025

Nature Friendly: Steller’s jay: The noisy sentinel of the forest

“A jay’s gifts and instincts, and feelings, and interests, cover the whole ground. A jay hasn't got any more principle than a Congressman.” — Mark Twain

Cougar girls soccer falls to Harbor in league opener 2-0

The San Lorenzo Valley High girls soccer team finished the preseason with winning record, going 4-3-1 in eight preseason contests.

Datebook

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Claussen lifts Cardinals past Falcons in fourth quarter

As a freshman, current Santa Cruz senior point guard Ashley Claussen was a standout varsity basketball player for the Scotts Valley High girls basketball team. Her family then moved to Santa Cruz following her freshman year and joined the Cardinals girls basketball team. 

Talk about money: Tariffs on solar would raise costs of renewable energy

China is accused of dumping solar panels in the U.S. at ultra-low prices, pushing Solyndra of Fremont into bankruptcy and causing other U.S. manufacturers to seek help from Washington.

The Mountain Gardener: A list of winter do’s and don’ts in the garden

Here’s to a new year in the garden. I'm already starting to make journal entries for January.

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Little League sign-ups extended, tryouts scheduled

Your Health: Highlights of 2011

As I begin my fifth year writing this column, I’d like to thank my readers for the encouraging feedback I’ve received from so many of you.

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Felton Fire Protection District

Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday

Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...