The Mountain Gardener: How to water plants correctly
The recent heat wave was one for the record books. The temps were not the highest we've ever had around here, but as each day melted into the next I kept thinking that fog, nature's air conditioning, was surely on its way. Even drought tolerant plants need a little help at these times.
The Mountain Gardener: The story of wreaths
This is the story of a holiday tradition and how it all began. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.
Datebook
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IOOF softball comes down to the wire
The summer season of the IOOF San Lorenzo Valley softball league is well under way, with games at Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Your Health: Local bill furthers breast cancer treatment
Women’s health just took a leap forward with the passage of California Senate Bill 1538, authored by former state Senator Joe Simitian, which requires that women with dense breast tissue as determined by a mammogram be informed that they have the condition.
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...