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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’

Falcon softball beat Cougars

April 21, 2011

Scotts Valley’s Nikki Owens fanned 14 batters and allowed the Cougars (1-3 in league, 8-11 overall) only three hits in seven innings in the Falcon’s 9-0 thumping of their cross-town rival.

Cougar swimmers win three way meet

April 21, 2011

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.

Little League Roundup

April 21, 2011

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Sports Shorts

April 21, 2011

Local golfer makes good

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Let’s Go Fishin’: Find a good spot for spring-time fishing

April 21, 2011

The weather is beautiful this time of year, and there are quite a few options for fishing. Salmon in the ocean is an obvious bet, and Loch Lomond Reservoir is a great spot for fishing, also. Whether you like the salt water or sweet water, there are local fishing opportunities to be had.

Nature Friendly: The Olympia watershed: A forbidden sand hills journey

April 21, 2011

“I wandered lonely as a cloud

Editor’s Notebook: Counseling before marriage isn’t a bad idea

April 14, 2011

Heather and I have been participating in premarital counseling in preparation of our marriage. For the sake of full disclosure, I’ll throw confidentiality to the wind. Let me tell you about Heather’s —

Your Health: Precautions can help children stay safe this spring, summer

April 14, 2011

I’d like to talk about several common activities involving children and how to ensure safety and avoid unnecessary injury.

Scotts Valley freshman sweeps competition with ease

April 14, 2011

Scotts Valley freshman Cody Rakela has established himself as the top tennis player in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League.

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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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