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November 5, 2025

New Faces

• Elle Emre McCombs was born to Junneen Emily Lee and Jason Slade McCombs of Scotts Valley at 2:07 a.m. Jan. 6, 2010. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Talk About Money: Power shift is an opportunity for investors

We are in the early years of a historic shift in economic power, away from the United States and toward China and other emerging economies. And Americans’ investment portfolios are beginning to reflect that shift.

Your Health: Flu season not over despite slowdown

Flu activity seems to have quieted down recently, for which we can all be thankful. But the flu season is not over yet. Influenza is still out there.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Storms bring perch inshore

Recent winter storms brought rain, high winds and heavy surf to the coastal waters. The large winter swells have churned the local beaches and formed new sandbars.

The Mountain Gardener: To build a better hedge, mix it up

I hear it all too often: “My new neighbor just cut down all the trees and shrubs between our properties, and now they can see right into our house. What can I plant?”

Spotlight: Scotts Valley’s own Project Runway

Two years ago, a fashion club was started at Scotts Valley High School. On Feb. 6, the club will host its student-run fashion show.

New Faces

Jacob Dale Donovan was born to Talli Rae (Parsons) and Joseph Dale Donovan of Felton at 12:56 p.m. Jan. 6, 2010. He weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Club Roundup

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley

Datebook: Happenings in SLV and SV

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29 to 31

The Mountain Gardener: Stirrings of spring mean tidying up garden

I’m beginning to see the stirrings of life on some plants, and although I’ve enjoyed some down time after the holidays, there are several tasks it’s time to do.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...