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July 26, 2026

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.”

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.

Let’s go fishin’: Halibut and albacore

It’s a busy time on the Monterey Bay with rockfish, halibut fishing along with boats heading offshore for albacore. Even whale watching has been great! There are so many choices you have to fit your fancy on the bay right now.

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.

The Mountain Gardener: Flowers flourishing in Pacific Northwest

My summer travel season started this year in the Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest. My sister lives on Fox Island overlooking the Sound with a breathtaking view of Mt. Rainier. There are so many gardens and nurseries in this area I hardly know where to start when I come up here. Any destination was sure to provide lush landscapes and a cornucopia of colorful flowers.

Mountain Gardener: Draw children to the garden

In the summertime, kids have lots of time to enjoy the great outdoors. What better way to teach them how our planet works than to let them grow something in their own garden. Share your enthusiasm for gardening by getting your kids or the neighbor kids interested, too. You'll find sharing your knowledge with a child particularly rewarding and you will have helped create a fellow gardener for the rest of their life.

Your Health: Options abound for those suffering hearing loss

Are you having difficulty understanding words in a conversation, or turning up the volume on your TV, or asking people to repeat themselves when speaking to you, or even avoiding conversations and social gatherings?

Datebook

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New Faces

- Sofia Rose Harwellwas born at 5:12 p.m. June 14, 2013 to Kristi Lynn and Michael James Harwell of Felton. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Valley Neighbors: Dream becomes a reality for rabbit rescuer

I first became acquainted with Heather Bechtel, founder and director of the Rabbit Haven, when our beloved 10-year-old rabbit was dying. She was able to provide a level of compassion and support that I was unable to find elsewhere.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published July 24, 2026

Kids2Parks applications open soon for free state park field trips Applications for the 2026-27 Kids2Parks program will open July 27, offering free field trips to...