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September 11, 2025

Pack, send it safely during the holidays

Packing and sending gifts is an essential part of the holiday season. But for gifts to arrive safely at their destination, on time and in one piece, it’s imperative that they be shipped in the correct manner.

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SLV girls polo falls in CCS

Wheeldude: Holiday tips from behind the wheel

Realistically, shopping has mostly replaced the spiritual, religious and ideological roots of the holiday season. The U.S. and western world’s economic well-being hinges on it. Until somebody invents a functional, consumerism-less system that still guarantees prosperity, we must shop. Preferably in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, to avoid gargantuan traffic jams at the malls.

Bruin Roundup

Cross country

Talk about money: Time to think long-term

November is long-term-care awareness month, so I thought it appropriate and important to share some thoughts on a subject I’m passionate about: the frequent need for custodial care and how it should be adequately planned for.

New coach, new season, new era for Bruin hoops

Mark Laird steps up this year as a first-year head coach for the Bethany University men’s basketball team, hoping that this season will be transformational both on and off the court.

Datebook

Friday, Nov. 19

Healthy living: How to avoid the Jingle Bell jiggle

We’ve entered the time of year when cookies, candy and other temptations seem to lurk around every corner. While it is important to partake in the merriment of seasonal treats, you won’t want to begin the New Year scavenging the sale racks for a bigger pant size.

Dungeness crab season off to a good start

Sport fishing for Dungeness crabs started with a bang Nov. 6. Reports of crabs loading the pots were streaming in, followed up with happy stories of fresh steamed crab dinners. Meanwhile, rockfish season is closing, and steelhead fishing in the rivers is just around the corner.

Datebook

Friday, Nov. 12

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Felton Fire Protection District

Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday

Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...