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Scotts Valley
October 8, 2026

Let’s go fishin’: Albacore alert

Santa Cruz boats are catching albacore tuna, and the excitement is high. Warm water is pushing closer to shore, and tuna fishing is heating up, with bluefin tuna mixed with the albacore. Salmon even made a comeback, though they left as quickly as they arrived, and fishing closer to shore has been good for coastal species.

Letter: A disappointing oversight

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The Mountain Gardener: Busy time of year for flowers, bugs, gardeners

Summer is officially almost here, although we all know it actually starts on Memorial Day weekend. What fun stuff should you be doing in the garden? What problems should you be on the lookout for? What troublemakers should you avoid planting?

Club roundup

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley

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Scotts Valley wrestlers topple Soquel

Cougars, Falcons 1-1 heading into weekend

Both the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley High School football teams ran into stout opposition in Week 2 and hope to turn the tide in Week 3.

Bethany soccer falls to Jessup

Despite a first-half goal that netted Bethany University the lead at halftime, William Jessup University overpowered the Bruins, 4-1, in California Conference play on Oct. 9.

Your Health: Tick bites require prompt attention

What is one to do after being bitten by a tick?

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Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship

Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund. Dauksa is a...