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December 29, 2025

The Mountain Gardener: Autumn garden an opportunity for showy colors, edibles

Fall is in the air — sort of. The sun is setting earlier each day, but our days are still beautiful. The autumnal equinox today, Sept. 23, marks the beginning of fall, when day and night are of about equal length. Gardeners living in Minnesota and Maine are thinking about "battening down the hatches" for winter. Us, we're just starting our fall planting season.

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Bocce tournament on tap

Girls golfers hit the links

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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.

Sustainable living: Local family takes to farming

San Lorenzo Valley’s local food production is on the verge of a significant boost, thanks to new farmer Ben Beck, his large family’s dedication to sustainable living and a few well-timed opportunities.

Letter: Better to coexist with native wildlife

Better to coexist with native wildlife

Letter: Dogs have feelings, too

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Tech Trek returns for second go-round

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Local student unleashes ‘Star-Spangled Banner’

The silence was sincere as the flag flew high the day before Sept. 11. The somber quiet was only broken by the prevailing voice of Scotts Valley Middle School student Gianna Andrews.

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San Lorenzo Valley Water District extends deadline for committee applications

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is inviting local residents to join its standing committees, with the deadline for applications now extended to Jan....