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May 8, 2025

Comedy Corner: A character challenge at Kmart

The other day, I went to Kmart to pick up a few things. That was where the day became a character challenge for me. Has this ever happened to you?

Your Health: How to pick up on Lyme disease symptoms

In my July 16 column, I explained what to do when you’re bitten by a tick. Today, I will describe the symptoms of Lyme disease, which is carried by some ticks.

New Faces

**Dempsey Brandon Diaz Fonseca was born at 8:18 a.m. July 9, 2010, to Rebeca Fonseca Torres and Erubial Diaz Cuevas of Boulder Creek. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Mountain Gardener: A little foliage goes a long way

Raindrops on roses and clusters of cherries,

Club Roundup

Scotts Valley Host Lions

Wine Lover: Exploring the Santa Cruz Region: Scotts Valley District

This column is the third of several in which I’ll describe my personal wine districts of Santa Cruz County. Last time, I discussed the wineries that make up the Corralitos district, and this week, I’ll focus on Scotts Valley.

Talk about money: New rules for 401(k)s can help avoid storm

A major crux of my musings in recent columns has been the copious tax increases that are scheduled for 2011 and beyond. Like a lighthouse on a rocky shore, I have cast a light on the hazards in front of you, giving you ample time to change course and avoid a collision.

The Mountain Gardener: No time like the present to produce more plants

’Tis the season! No, not that season, but the time to propagate and increase your number of plants. Maybe you want to save seed from your heirloom vegetables or start more shrubs inexpensively. How about getting more fruit trees, or even trying your hand at starting your own Christmas tree?

Your Health: Tick bites require prompt attention

What is one to do after being bitten by a tick?

New Faces

**Carson Thomas Samuels-Findley was born at 7:03 p.m. June 26, 2010, to Amelia Michelle Samuels and Roger Fredrick Findley of Felton. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

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Roadwork

Highway 9 drainage repairs south of Felton continue with daytime traffic...

Travelers on Highway 9 south of Felton will encounter daytime one-way traffic control as crews perform emergency repairs to drainage systems, announced Caltrans on...