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September 10, 2026

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.

Your Health: Avoiding summer’s dangers

Over the course of my emergency/urgent care career I’ve dealt with many different injuries and illnesses seen commonly during the summer months. I’d like to share some of my thoughts on making this a very safe summer for everyone.

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Workforce report highlights job growth, economic challenges in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board has released its 2026 State of the Workforce report, providing an overview of local employment trends, wage data...