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September 18, 2025

The Wine Lover: Each bottle is unique

There are three main factors that go into each bottle of wine. These three “ingredients” shape what the wine is and what it will become.

Let’s go fishing: Salmon anyone?

Will there be a salmon season in Monterey Bay for 2010?

Off Hours: March madness is among us

Strange the way things sneak up on the unsuspecting. I mean, I’m just now developing a note of sincerity in my never-ending winter snivel — and, in the blink of an eye, spring is here.

Talk About Money: When to buy, sell stock

Buy low, sell high. That’s what investors strive to do, but emotions get in the way.

Your Health: Medical terminology deciphered

Often, during a patient visit, I find myself explaining medical terms in more common language that a layperson can understand.

Datebook: Here’s what’s happening

Saturday, March 20

Who’s New: Welcome the newests additions to our community

• Mia Grace Furnish was born at 8:29 a.m. Feb. 24, 2010, to Kimberlee Diane (Henderson) and David Eric Furnish of Scotts Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Talk About Money: Downsides to a Roth IRA conversion

Last week’s column focused on the new 2010 tax law that permits universal Roth IRA conversions and its advantages. Let’s call it the “Roth IRA conversions for all” rule. Still, that doesn’t mean this tax-planning strategy is for everyone.

The Mountain Gardener: Know your zone

The weather this winter has been fairly mild. Rainstorms since mid-January have kept the average low temperatures at night from dipping very low, and spring is right around the corner and on time.

Datebook: State senator to talk in Ben Lomond

Senator to speak at Valley Women’s Club meeting

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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...