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October 5, 2025

Let’s go fishin’: Thousands of Chinook salmon injected into Monterey Bay

Most people are excited when they hear that there are 180,000 salmon in Monterey Bay. I am excited, too, as these fish are being pen-raised for a short period of time by Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project.

The Mountain Gardener: For timeless appeal, introduce stone into gardens

One of my fondest childhood memories is a Tahoe camping trip in the rain that my dad saved by digging a moat around our tent. So it was with unbridled enthusiasm that I started off in the rain a couple of weeks ago to camp at Pinnacles National Monument.

New Faces

Jacob Ezra Urbancic was born at 5:40 p.m. May 10, 2011, to Shanna Lorraine and Daniel Ezra Harris Urbancic of Boulder Creek at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

Healthy living: When a mother can work out

When I became a mom, I knew that my 12-hour-per-week training plan might not fit in, but I also knew that quitting was not an option. My workouts are my quiet time, my meditation, and I could not give that up completely.

Spotlight: Radio enthusiast to speak

Andrew Miller, a collector of World War II-era radios, will be the guest speaker at the San Lorenzo Valley Amateur Radio Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3.

Three local runners qualify for state meet

San Lorenzo Valley High has another Central Coast Section champion: Freshman distance runner Anna Maxwell won the 3,200-meter run at Gilroy High to win her first CCS track and field championship May 25.

Your Health: Tips for summer safety

Over the years of my emergency and urgent-care career, I’ve dealt with many different injuries and illnesses commonly seen during the summer months. Here are some of my thoughts on making this a very safe summer for everyone.

Letter: Poor photo choice

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Letter: Taxes and jobs

Politicians and pundits often tell us that if we raise taxes, we will kill business growth and plunge into a new depression. Is that so? If you look for proof that this works, you will discover that only one study was ever conducted, and it was inconclusive.

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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...