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October 8, 2026

New Faces

Annelise Karina Maudsleywas born at 8:22 a.m. Oct. 22, 2013 to Rosalee Lin (Carty) and Greg David Maudsley of Scotts Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Talk about money: Tariffs on solar would raise costs of renewable energy

China is accused of dumping solar panels in the U.S. at ultra-low prices, pushing Solyndra of Fremont into bankruptcy and causing other U.S. manufacturers to seek help from Washington.

New Faces: Welcome the newest members of our mountain communities

• Zachary Michael Livingston was born at 9:28 a.m. March 25, 2010, to Christine Nicole Shults and Joseph David Livingston of Felton. He weighed 8 pounds when he arrived at Dominican Hospital.

Cougars still look for first win

San Lorenzo Valley High will look to right the ship in its third preseason game after falling to Piedmont High School in a tight contest Saturday, Sept. 10.

Valley Neighbors: Frank Lodato

Lodato Park is probably one of the best-kept secrets in the area. This hiking-only park has a 1.2-mile handmade trail that wanders through the redwoods and is carved out of the hillside in some places.

Team Tortoise cycles globe; UK couple visits Scotts Valley as part of multiyear trip

Thirty-three countries, four continents, 21,000 miles and a fireworks show in Scotts Valley.

The Mountain Gardener: Keep pesky invasive plants from taking hold

We can't control those pesky weed seeds that blow into our gardens and take hold. There are ways to keep them from taking over, however. But what about those invasive plants that are already in our gardens like ivy and vinca major? What's the best way to deal with them? Then there are plants we buy ourselves that can invade natural areas. Are there better plants to use that are just as attractive and useful? Here are some solutions to make your garden happy.

Martinez for county schools

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Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship

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