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September 9, 2025

New faces

Ella Maria Gomez was born at 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2013, to Julie Barbara Bahr and Juan Manuel Gomez of Ben Lomond. She weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Talk about money: New life expectancy figures can be misleading

You may have noticed the new data recently released from the National Center for Health Statistics that shows U.S. life expectancy is at an all-time high — nearly 78 years.

Your Health: Constipation — clearing out life’s little roadblocks

Constipation is not exactly a dinner topic, but it is a condition that affects almost every living person at one time or another. It’s a common complaint at the doctor’s office.

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The Mountain Gardener: Keep it simple for interesting garden design

This is the time of year when all things seem possible. You might be planning improvements to the vegetable garden. Maybe you’re also thinking of adding a focal point, like a small accent tree or garden art to one of the perennial beds. And you really need to do something about that view outside the picture window. It needs more year-round appeal. After all, you spend a lot of time looking out there.

Valley People: Eagle Scout project

Scotts Valley resident Donny McNair built a series of retaining walls to house the Vine Hill Elementary School life lab using broken concrete and landscaping materials.

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: Be prepared to wait for your tax refund

If you’re looking forward to getting a refund on your taxes, be prepared to wait.

Commentary: Time to prioritize public education

We all realize public education is in turmoil; however, we are all experts in hiding this. We provide a well-rounded, quality public education here in Scotts Valley, even as the state has continually dealt us a bad hand.

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Felton Fire Protection District

Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday

Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...