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September 12, 2025

The Wine Lover: The mold that turns grapes to gold

Sauterne is a sweet white wine made in the Bordeaux region of France. Some sauternes, like Château d'Yquem, capture incredible price tags and are sought after the world over.

The Mountain Gardener: Start fruit in winter’s chill

Make this the year you take advantage of planting blueberries, grapes, strawberries, peaches, cherries and apples from bare-root stock. These crops are considered the most pesticide-laden when grown conventionally, but they're a snap to grow organically at home.

Healthy Living: Here’s to a New Year’s detox

After an indulgent holiday season, I like to start off the New Year with a dietary cleanse.

Letter: Activities for teens

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Sports Shorts

Spring soccer sign-ups ongoing

Scotts Valley girls trump soccer rival Santa Cruz

In the latest meeting in a heated Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League rivalry, the Scotts Valley Falcons soccer team squeaked by the Santa Cruz Cardinals this week, 1-0 — a score that has haunted both teams throughout their turbulent history.

Datebook: Jan. 14 – Feb. 10

Friday, Jan. 14

Let’s Go Fishin’: Giant squid are a no-show

The past few years, fishing for giant squid has become something we expect in the fall and winter months.

Cougars top Falcons in hoops rivalry matchup

In a battle of crosstown rivals looking for their first win in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play, the San Lorenzo Valley High boys basketball team emerged the victors over the Scotts Valley Falcons in the “Back Alley Valley Bowl.”

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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...