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September 13, 2025

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Cougars fall in first round

It’s the Law: The laws, they are a-changing

One of the more dastardly problems with laws is that they keep changing.

Nature Friendly: A geologist with many irons in the fire

Noted geologist Frank Perry has become a local Renaissance man of sorts. Not only has he been a standout leader on our annual geology walks along the San Lorenzo River — his third one will be June 18 — but he has signed on to create six outdoor interpretive signs at University of California, Santa Cruz.

Lessons to be learned from living with animals

Mark Twain said, “Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.”

Wine Lover: Nebbiolo: The king of Italy

Nebbiolo is not a household name among the general wine-drinking public, but it should be.

Little League: Giants reverse slide, keep hold of first place

The Scotts Valley majors division Giants won two games last week, strengthening their hold on first place with a 2½-game lead over both the Red Sox and Cardinals.

Wine lover: A Chardonnay for everyone

Chardonnay is a heck of a grape. It can be made into a buttery, full-bodied, creamy fruit bomb, or it can be made into a pristine, light-bodied, mineral-driven Burgundy. The amazing thing is that both of these styles are widely accepted and mass-produced.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...