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June 3, 2025

It’s the Law: When you’re injured

Some years ago, I was turning into a parking lot when the car behind me plowed into the back of my cherished 1968 Mustang. The offending driver ran up, babbling, “I’m sorry, but I was beating my kid and didn’t see you turning.”

New Faces

Kai Ryan Wells-Cavanaugh was born at 8:25 a.m. April 29, 2010, to Phoebe Anne Wells and Ryan William Cavanaugh of Felton. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Off Hours: In May, a day to honor those who gave all

May is a month sandwiched by two holidays that should be among our most recognized and important. Like most others, though, their genesis and intent are largely unknown or ignored.

Mountain Gardener: Tried and True

As gardeners, we all approach the new gardening season with enthusiasm and optimism. Then, the rain comes down hard and pelts your new plants into the ground, the nights turn cold again and some of the plants in your garden aren’t so happy anymore. That’s when you need some tried and true plants to star in your landscape, no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.

Nature Friendly: High school junior makes his mark as a birder

A great hunter must think like his prey. Where does it nest and when, where does it feed, what is unique about its behavior, and what sounds does it make?

Datebook: Ongoing events in the valley

Together in the Park

The pros and cons of bonds

When I discuss investments with people in Scotts Valley who are not my clients (yet), they often say, “Most of my money is in bonds.”

Let’s go Fishin’: Classes release steelhead fry

This past year’s return of steelhead on the San Lorenzo River was good.

New Faces

*Colby David Haugen was born to Denae and Brian Haugen of Scotts Valley at 9:53 p.m. April 17, 2010. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara.

The Wine Lover: Labels give home wine a professional touch

The past couple of columns, I have focused on the theme of home winemaking and the best approaches for getting into the world of wine. Something I have been looking into for my own wine co-op is a label.

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