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July 26, 2026

Your Health: Hair loss

Hair loss is a normal part of aging for men and even for some women. It is estimated that two thirds of men will begin to become bald by the age of 60.

The Mountain Gardener: Infuse your life by growing herbs

Last year, I became a gourmet chef. That may be a slight exaggeration, but growing herbs near my kitchen door raised the bar in my cooking skills.

Let’s go fishin’: Loch Lomond opens as salmon season nears

Loch Lomond opened to the public Friday, March 1. The opener brought clear blue skies, warm temperatures and some afternoon wind.

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: Better blueberries

Blueberries: the wonder food. Each morsel is a powerhouse of nutrition and antioxidants.

Talk about money: Be prepared to wait for your tax refund

If you’re looking forward to getting a refund on your taxes, be prepared to wait.

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.

New faces

Ella Maria Gomez was born at 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2013, to Julie Barbara Bahr and Juan Manuel Gomez of Ben Lomond. She weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Healthy Living: Running blind

Six years ago, while swimming laps with a Masters swim team, I found myself sharing a lane with a tall Romanian man named Corvin. It wasn’t until after the workout, when he picked up his red-and-white cane, that I realized Corvin was visually impaired.

Eight tax benefits for parents

With tax day around the corner, the Internal Revenue Service has offered tips to help parents qualify for certain tax credits and deductions. If you are a parent, here are eight benefits to keep an eye on when filing taxes before the April 15 deadline.

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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...