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September 13, 2025

Your Health: Myeloma journey

As many of you know, I was diagnosed this past October with a cancer called multiple myeloma. This is a cancer of the plasma cells which are found in the blood and produce antibodies for our immune system. These malignant cells multiply rapidly and can cause damage throughout the body, especially affecting bones and kidneys and ultimately lead to death within two years if left untreated.

Sports Shorts

Golf tournament on tap in valley

New coach, young team, strong bonds

Andrea Trader looks over her team and sees a group of motivated girls who worked hard during the summer to prepare for the fall volleyball season.

The Mountain Gardener: How you can make your garden more drought tolerant

Last fall I wrote about the predictions for winter rains in our area. The “Farmer's Almanac” predicted our "winter will be much rainier and cooler than normal." Weather bloggers online posted an impressive number of charts and figures predicting “a general dry trend.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said we had an equal chance of precipitation totals going either way.

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.

The Mountain Gardener: Tahoe’s blooming treasures revealed

I'd heard stories about the glorious wildflower displays in the Sierras, especially this year with all the snow melt, but nothing could prepare me for how many beautiful sights I would discover on the west side of Lake Tahoe last month.

Healthy Living: Smart snacking made easy

Snacking can be one of the most effective ways to rev up your metabolism and slim your waistline.

It’s the Law: School Discipline

School discipline has been in the news recently.

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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...