Plain Talk about Food: Strawberry-Fig Galette
I was 8 or 9 years old and being raised by my elderly aunt in Aberdeen, Wash., when I discovered dog biscuits. Having no dog of my own I was quite impressed by those cute little bone-shaped dog treats.
Let’s go fishin’: Crab season to begin Saturday
Crab season is starting soon, rockfish are still on the bite and the 35th annual Albacore Feed is Nov. 10. The days may be getting shorter, but there are tons of fun fishing options to be had.
Your Health: Head injuries a serious concern
There has been much attention given recently to the potentially serious injury to the brain from suffering a concussion.
Datebook
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The Mountain Gardener: Transplanting allows for vivid color in the garden
Fall is the perfect time of year for many things — long drives, walks in the forest, beautiful sunsets. It's also a great time of year to transplant those plants in your garden that aren't in quite the right place and to create new exciting combinations of foliage, color and texture that are just perfect.
Scotts Valley people of the year honored
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 55thyear by honoring its people and businesses of the year at the annual Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala.
Healthy Living: Why diets work, and fail
Every diet, no matter how extreme, has something valuable to offer. Likewise, every diet has its flaws.
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Mountain Gardener: Aspen gold brightens Sierra landscape in autumn
On the eastern side of the Sierra, ribbons of brilliant gold flow down the mountainside. The color can be seen from miles away. Meadows spread wide covered with vivid yellow-leafed aspen quaking in a fall breeze. It's the height of the fall foliage season in this part of California.
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...