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The Mountain Gardener: A world of cacti in San Lorenzo Valley

Aptos woman sinks hole-in-one at Valley Gardens

Nature Friendly: Fred McPherson: ‘The river is my teacher’

Sustainable living: Routine power failure or winds of change?

December 22, 2011

Heavy winds are nothing new for Californians, although the damaging gusts usually come in the summer. The early December windstorm that rattled the state — much worse in southern California, but quite disruptive in our neck of the woods, too — was somewhat of an anomaly.

Your Health: Many upper-respiratory infections are best treated by time

December 22, 2011

There are many misperceptions about the appropriate use of antibiotics for the treatment of upper-respiratory infections.

Sport Shorts

December 22, 2011

Winter volleyball camp on tap

Plain Talk about food: Cioppino

December 22, 2011

No one knows for certain just where cioppino originated.

Girls soccer teams warm up for league

December 22, 2011

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Datebook

December 22, 2011

Submit Datebook items to [email protected], or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

Untarnished etiquette: Holiday etiquette missteps can be avoided

December 15, 2011

It’s Christmas. It’s a special time of year and a very stressful time. So much is expected of us in about a month. To relieve a little bit of tension, here are some protocol and etiquette guidelines, which may be helpful in avoiding some of the typical holiday faux pas.

Sustainable living: Routine power failure or winds of change?

December 15, 2011

Heavy winds are nothing new for Californians, although damaging gusts usually come in the summer. The early December windstorm that rattled the state — much worse in southern California, but quite disruptive in our neck of the woods, too — was somewhat of an anomaly.

The Mountain Gardener: Plants make great gift ideas

December 15, 2011

Recently, I spent the day at the de Young Museum, enjoying the Renaissance paintings on loan from Venice, Italy. Also, I got over to the Palace of Fine Arts for the exhibit of the Impressionist painter Pissarro. The paintings are powerful and inspiring. I was especially drawn to the landscapes. Looking at the pomegranate, olive and apple trees gave me some ideas for holiday presents.

Dad’s Club: Ups and downs for local hoopsters

December 15, 2011

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The Mountain Gardener: A world of cacti in San Lorenzo Valley

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Aptos woman sinks hole-in-one at Valley Gardens

Nature Friendly: Fred McPherson: ‘The river is my teacher’

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