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November 9, 2025

The Mountain Gardener: Firescape landscaping

I walk regularly in Henry Cowell State Park in Felton. I can't imagine losing the majestic redwood forest I enjoy so much to a fire. Over the summer there were a number of arson-caused fires in the park. Actually 10 separate fires have occurred in the same general area and along the San Lorenzo River over the past six months, some caused by campfire escapes and some by arson. All of them were caused by humans.

Mountain bike team announces third season

After two successful seasons competing in mountain biking races around the county, the Santa Cruz Mountains Cycling Team is gearing up for a third season.

A word on Down syndrome

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This has particular meaning to me because 11 years ago when I married my dear wife Beth, I gained not only an incredible wife but also an equally incredible Down syndrome brother-in-law named Danny. Coincidentally, Danny had been a patient of mine in urgent care for a number of years before I met Beth. I always enjoyed seeing him back then as I had a special affection for those with this genetic disorder.

Sports Shorts Falcons top Mount Madonna

Falcons top Mount Madonna

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Middle school team off to strong start

Maxwell, Cougars win at Stanford

With senior runner Anna Maxwell leading the way, the San Lorenzo Valley varsity girls cross country team ran away with Division IV Stanford Invitational title on Saturday, Sept. 28.

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McCown graduates from Cal Poly

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Holiday Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday Spring Lakes Park’s third annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from...