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July 14, 2025

Spotlight: Bigfoot conference in Felton

The Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Felton will host its third annual conference Saturday, Oct. 17.

Your Health: Safety and the H1N1 vaccine

There’s an abundance of hype in the media these days concerning the safety and necessity of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine.

Nature Friendly: When nature’s lightning strikes

Although many of us have shared a nature walk together this year, I am sometimes uncomfortable with the term “nature walk.” To really behold nature, one must sit quietly, still the mind, and listen and wait. Then, nature will reveal its humorous and tragic life to you.

The Mountain Gardener: The sooner you treat SOD, the better

Recent rainfall might have you thinking that El Niño conditions are indeed strengthening — as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has predicted — and that this will be a wet winter. California does not always see an increase in precipitation during El Niño years, but we can always hope and be prepared.

The Straight Dope: New devices in the battle against drunken driving

Roughly the population of Scotts Valley is killed by drunken driving each year nationwide.

The Mountain Gardener: It’s OK to be shady

Many of us garden in the shade year-round. Others have sun in the summer, but shade from fall through spring, as the sun’s arc becomes lower in the southern sky. Here are some encouraging tips if this describes your garden.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Fall fishing remains fair in local waters

The weather has been mild, and fishing continues to be fair for both freshwater and saltwater fish. The ocean has drawn most of the local interest, with albacore, halibut and rockfish. Freshwater spots are producing some action on bass and sunfish.

Spotlight: Valley disaster talk on tap

Take a tour through the history of natural disasters that have shaped the San Lorenzo Valley.

The Wine Lover: Sneak a peek with a master home winemaker

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing a local Scotts Valley resident who is an amateur winemaker. It’s always interesting to meet other home winemakers, because you can bounce ideas off each other and compare stylistic differences.

Your Health: Time for a prostate checkup

My recent column on ovarian cancer was for the women. This week, it’s for the guys.

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News Briefs | Published July 11, 2025

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