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September 13, 2025

Plain talk about food: In search of the perfect muffin

It was in the 1980’s when I discovered a famous Seattle coffee shop’s giant “banana nut muffins.”  Instantly, I became addicted.

Nature Friendly: High school junior makes his mark as a birder

A great hunter must think like his prey. Where does it nest and when, where does it feed, what is unique about its behavior, and what sounds does it make?

The Mountain Gardener: Forgotten garden beauties

Some plants have become the darlings of the garden, while other perfectly good plants are being left in the dust (no pun intended) and ignored.

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.

Talk about money: Bitcoin a growing, fluctuating currency option

If you go wine-tasting on a shuttle bus operated by the Santa Cruz Experience, you can pay the fare with cash or a credit card. Better yet, pay it in bitcoin.

Club Roundup

Scotts Valley Kiwanis

Healthy Living: Nutrient shakes – A healthy option when time is not on your side

A healthy diet should consist primarily of fresh, whole, unprocessed foods, yet there are times when work, soccer games and travel can get in the way of this ideal. If you’re caught in this dilemma and find yourself skipping meals, zipping in and out of fast food joints, or scraping together coins for the vending machine, you may want to consider a high-quality nutrient shake instead

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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...