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September 12, 2025

The Mountain Gardener: Fall tasks help the garden thrive come spring

It came out of the earth suddenly, pushing soil and plants that were in its way to the side. Just a bit of moisture had allowed this large clump of honey mushrooms to emerge and start its path to reproduction. At this time of year when the trees are turning the color of flame and some have already gone into dormancy it seems the earth is growing silent. Winter will soon be here. For nature life continues. Look around you and be thankful for the bounty, the restfulness, the time to enjoy these beautiful mountains that we call hom

Let’s go fishing: Fall fishing at New Years Island

With fall comes less wind and boaters head up the coast to New Years Island. This time of year the ocean is at its calmest and heading up the coast to less traveled locations can bring a day of new sights and great fishing.

Cyclists relate cross country adventure

Charles Dickens once wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” and that simple phrase may best describe a cross-country cycling road trip taken by Boulder Creek’s Daniel McDonough and friend James Schimmel during the summer and early fall.

The Mountain Gardener: Living wall shouts love at every turn

I designed other parts of this garden, but this area was all hers. She'd been interested in cactus and succulents for a long time before deciding to combine her passion for these plants and her love of gardening to a problem spot in the garden. The results are jaw-dropping impressive and I was honored to visit this garden and get a private tour.

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.

New Faces

- Owen Mitchell Costellawas born at 4:12 p.m. Nov. 8, 2013 to Meghan Marie (Adcock) and James Robert Costella of Felton. He weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Scotts Valley barrels into playoffs with win over Santa Cruz

Senior running back Jake Rehnberg broke 2,000 yards on the season with a 43-carry, 275 yard effort, to lead Scotts Valley High School to a third consecutive blowout win heading into tonight’s Central Coast Section playoff game.

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Mixed martial arts event on tap

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.

Your Health: The down-low on pain relief medication

Does your back ache? Do you have a headache, toothache or sprained ankle? What medication should you choose for pain relief?

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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...