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September 14, 2025

Valley Neighbors: Local surf icon teaches life lessons

There are some people that you meet in life who you know are special right away. Surfing icon, Richard “Frosty” Hesson, of Santa Cruz, is one of these people. After seeing the movie, “Chasing Mavericks,” I was intrigued by this veteran, big-wave surfer who coached others and helped them fulfill their dreams.

Talk about money: Insurance bought early can defray long-term care costs

“The idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone.”

New faces

- Griffin Shelby Dunnewas born at 1:15 a.m. June 28, 2013 to Angelina Louisa Murzi and Peter Francis Dunne of Boulder Creek. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Your Health: Doctor’s bicycle tumble a stark reminder

I did it again. I had another fall.  No, not from a ladder this time, (I think I learned my lesson), but from my bicycle. Thankful to be alive. Saved again from my own carelessness. How many times is it going to take to figure this out?

Softball team takes second

The 10-and-under Mountain Dream softball team took second in the Santa Cruz Blast by the Bay Tournament Gold Bracket.

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Ben Lomond hoops tournament seeks entrants

Little Leaguers win tournament

The Scotts Valley 10-year-old All Stars won the District 39 Little league crown on Saturday, July 6 with a 5-2 victory over Aptos. Scotts Valley was led by the pitching of Arthur Soto, who threw four scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and striking out eight. Scotts Valley scored their five runs on seven hits including two by Zephyr Christensen and two doubles by Weber Stemm. The Scotts Valley team will go on to represent District 39 in the Sectional tournament, which begins Saturday, July 13 in Campbell.

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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...