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September 16, 2025

Nature Friendly: Steller’s jay: The noisy sentinel of the forest

“A jay’s gifts and instincts, and feelings, and interests, cover the whole ground. A jay hasn't got any more principle than a Congressman.” — Mark Twain

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.

Talk about money: Tariffs on solar would raise costs of renewable energy

China is accused of dumping solar panels in the U.S. at ultra-low prices, pushing Solyndra of Fremont into bankruptcy and causing other U.S. manufacturers to seek help from Washington.

The Mountain Gardener: A list of winter do’s and don’ts in the garden

Here’s to a new year in the garden. I'm already starting to make journal entries for January.

Your Health: Highlights of 2011

As I begin my fifth year writing this column, I’d like to thank my readers for the encouraging feedback I’ve received from so many of you.

Untarnished Etiquette: Missing dignity might make a return

The international language of protocol and etiquette is multifaceted; it blends with curious distinction. It is the language of cooperation and dignity. But has dignity gone missing?

Clear address markings may be essential in emergencies

For the most part, family, friends, neighbors and postal carriers already know where you live.

The Mountain Gardener: Warm wishes from the Mountain Gardener

Whether you celebrated Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, this time of year is special to each of us in our own way. We really do greet friends and neighbors with a bigger smile and a warm holiday wish when we see them on the street, at a community event or even in a store.

New Faces

Gwyneth Chestnut was born at 9:26 a.m. Dec. 3, 2011, to Kimberly Ann (Barnby) and John Howard Chestnut at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Steelhead, fishermen await rainy season

Freshwater fishing in our area suffers when both anglers and fish need rain.

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News Briefs

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...