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October 24, 2026

Mountain Gardener: Home even sweeter after time away

Boy, are we spoiled, living here as we do.

Rockfish a great catch for kids

The ocean has been calm and has warmed up, showing signs of summer. The swells have been flat and the ocean has turned clear along the shore. Rockfish enjoy the warmer temperatures and ideal conditions.

Datebook

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New Faces

- Georgia Clare Vega was born at 3:09 p.m. June 12, 2012 to Gabe and Monica Vega (Scruggs) of Boulder Creek. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center.

Untarnished Etiquette: Tea time!

Afternoon tea is one of the fastest growing trends in America.

Valley Neighbors: From beggar to doctor

Dr. Art Liu of Boulder Creek has come a long way since he slept in the streets and shined shoes by the Pagoda Pier in Tsingtao, China.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Currents of change

June 20 was the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. The ocean is a bit behind the seasons, though, as the warming trend and currents start to change along the West Coast.

Your Health: Coffee not detrimental to health

I remember growing up and hearing warnings about consuming too much coffee, because it was possibly related to health problems. Well, my fellow java drinkers, the tide seems to be turning.

New Faces

- Paige Marie Zils was born to Lindsey Ann (Doolan) and Jude Relckherd Zils of Scotts Valley at 5:56 a.m. June 12, 2012, at Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces.

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Scotts Valley Council Candidates

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