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October 16, 2025

Stress-less travel tips

We have heard these words before: “Next time I travel, I will remember to (insert word here).” But life gets in the way. We are busy, and we forget.

New Faces

Seraphina Skye Avila Saiterwas born at 12:51 a.m. Oct. 29, 2012, to Isabel Victoria and Sean Michael Avila Saiter, PhD., of Ben Lomond. Seraphina weighed 6 pounds at birth at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz.

Dennis, Kelly exchange vows

San Lorenzo Valley residents Carly Dennis and Patrick Kelly were married Aug. 31, 2012, at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy.

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.

Your Health: Sleep and how to achieve it

It is estimated that about a third of our population suffers from some form of insomnia. For some, it is severe and chronic, and for others it is mild and due to obvious factors, such as pain, illness, anxiety or recent travel.

Valley neighbors: My journey

Normally, I write about other people’s lives, but this time I’ve been asked to share a little of my story.

The Mountain Gardener: All in the fall

Warm days, rainy days, short days, cold days — they’re all in the fall here in the Santa Cruz mountains.

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.

The Mountain Gardener: Building dog-friendly gardens

Gardens are for people and the pets they love.

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.

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...