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October 13, 2026

The Wine Lover: Many factors influence when to pick wine grapes

When to pick your grapes is an extremely important question and with harvest season right around the corner it’s something that wine makers will soon be asking. It’s a decision they must make every harvest because it will in part determine what kind of wine they are trying to craft. They must take into consideration Brix, weather, tannins, ripeness and much more.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Sanddabs are game fish of choice

Sanddabs might not be known for their fighting ability, but they are a favorite for the table. The number of sanddabs in the Monterey Bay right now is staggering, and anglers are cleaning up on these little flat fish.

Let’s go fishin’: State department changes names, maintains mission

As of Jan. 1, the name of the former California Fish and Game is California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Cougar swimmers win three way meet

The San Lorenzo Valley boys varsity swim teams took home a big win over both Soquel and St. Francis of Watsonville in three-way Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League competition on April 14.

Around Town: Teachers take on the kids

Teacher and football coach Doug Morris looks up at senior Kyle Todd’s layup during San Lorenzo Valley High’s annual seniors-versus-teachers basketball game, which the seniors won 51-40

Mountain Charlie Challenge pedals to success

An estimated 225 riders descended on Scotts Valley last Saturday for the 12thannual Mountain Charlie Challenge.

Your Health: Colon cancer common but treatable if caught early

I’m writing about colon cancer this week because of two recent incidents involving people I know.

Commentary: SLV Water spins the PR spin

The excessive rate increase proposed by SLV Water District has taken on a whole new spin within the recently sent public notifications. Hiring a new and expensive PR firm will do that. The $6 million administrative campus, after 8 years in planning and $3 million already spent outside of rate-payer oversight, has suddenly become a facilities consolidation project. But they didn’t tell you the price tag has jumped to $9 million, did they?

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