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September 12, 2025

Nature Friendly: Romance in the redwoods

As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts may turn to romance and courtship, but did you know that at the same time of the year, Mother Nature has started her own dating service? Although the forests might look the same, there’s a lot of hanky-panky going on out there.

Cougars stifle Falcons again

For the second time this season, the San Lorenzo Valley Cougars finished ahead of their crosstown rival Scotts Valley Falcons, beating them in their own gym, 58-42, on Monday, Jan. 31.

Editor’s notebook: How a guy can stay interested

Oh, the Internet is a wonderful thing.

The Wine Lover: Madeira: The oldest wine in the world

I get asked sometimes how long various wines age and how you know when a wine is “peaking” or in its prime. The answer is somewhat complex, because different varietals and methods make for a vast variety of wines. Some wines should be drunk within a year of being made, and some can age for over a century.

Datebook

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.

Scotts Valley youth players work with pros

Minor League pitchers Robbie Erlin and Kevin Eichorn stepped up to the mound this week to give a group of Scotts Valley youth some pointers.

SLV coach recognized by NFL

San Lorenzo Valley’s longtime football coach, Doug Morris, has been named a finalist for the National Football League’s High School Coach of the Year award.

Sports Shorts

Scotts Valley boys soccer in first

Editor’s Notebook: Getting hitched: His story

Sitting on my desk is a letter to the editor. I bet you’re all dying to hear what it says.

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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...