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November 2, 2025

Valley Neighbors: Local man reflects on a lifetime spent helping others

I met Henri Jeanrenaud several years ago on a walk in our neighborhood.

The Mountain Gardener: Summer fruit season is a delight at the Farmer’s Market

At this time of year it’s easy to get the recommended nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

It’s the Law: ‘Granny units’ cause headaches for landlords, tenants in Santa Cruz County

My last couple of columns were on the sometimes uneasy relationship between landlords and tenants.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Rockfish season gets underway

The rockfish season in our area — from Pigeon Point to Point Conception — began on May 1.

New Faces

Lincoln Allan James Vitale was born at 5:55 a.m. on May 5, 2014 to Katie Rosanne Coralene Sellers and Joshua Allan Vitale of Felton at the Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces.

The Mountain Gardener: Create a garden that suits your circle of life

A garden is the perfect example of the circle of life. A garden is nature's way of taking and giving back life to the earth. A garden represents the infinite nature of energy.

Talk About Money: Benefits of Measure A worth the cost in taxes

“If you could find a major city that actually had a functioning, good public school system, you should buy all the real estate.” – Sam Zell

Plain Talk about Food: ‘Whispers from the Past’ and a French Apple Cake

It was on one of those almost-too-bright sunny mornings — you know, the kind where you have to stop and wait until your eyes adjust to the light inside.

The Mountain Gardener: Grow for table and garden, even in the shade

I have a shady garden, so each flower on a shrub, tree, perennial or annual is a precious commodity.

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...