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Friday, March 26

The Mountain Gardener: Early spring is a busy time in garden

In like a lion, out like a lamb: This phrase describing March refers to the position in the sky of the constellation Leo, the lion, at the beginning of the month and Aries, the ram (or lamb), at the end.

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?

Club Roundup

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley

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.

Datebook: Here’s what’s happening

Saturday, March 20

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.

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.

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.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...