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September 15, 2025

Candidate should stay out of it

EDITOR,

Commentary: Tax should remain temporary

Fans of the comedians Monty Python may recall the final, grotesque scene of "The Meaning of Life," in which a morbidly obese man gorges himself on a multicourse meal at a fancy restaurant, encouraged by an obsequious waiter played by John Cleese, only to explode after eating a tiny mint after his meal. What happens next isn't pretty.

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.

Scotts Valley Little League

AAA Division

Shorthanded Falcons triumph

Charlie Stock scored two goals to boost the Scotts Valley boys soccer team over Aptos High School, 2-1, on Friday, Jan. 18.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Albacore evade anglers

I try to avoid the overused term “El Nino.”

Your Health: The truth about vaccines

I recently tuned in to a local radio station talk show in which the host and a “non-medical doctor” were criticizing vaccinations by citing false information and providing their personal bias. I would like to offer my view of vaccinations.

Editor’s Note

Upon arriving in the office Monday morning, March 8, I read a significant number of e-mails about our choice to publish pictures of the Felton home where Deanna Dudley was tragically killed on Feb. 28.

Valley Neighbors: Director continues Valley Churches’ mission

Linda Lovelace, operations director for Valley Churches United Missions, learned all about giving at an early age. Her parents had a big influence on her, especially her dad. Helping others was their way of life, whether it was taking home someone who needed a place to stay or giving them a Christmas tree and food for the holidays.

Let’s go fishin’:Kids, bluegill and summer

There are a few things that go hand-in-hand — like summer and fishing.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

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