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October 18, 2025

It’s the Law: ‘Chicken Man’ tackles feathered nuisance

Some years ago, my wife, Renae, put our baby daughter in a pack and went to take a walk. But pecking and pooping peacefully upon our lawn was a flock of common domestic fowl whose mortal enemy is a colonel in Kentucky.

Mountain Gardener: Christmas cacti are a perfect plant for the season

Every year, I’m amazed how many flowers appear almost overnight on my Christmas cacti. They bloom their heads off, despite little care on my part. The show will continue for a month or more. They are the perfect plant, in my opinion.

Year of Firsts: In defense of carrying small dogs

Walking my dog can be arduous exercise. For me, not the dog. Whenever I walk him, I can’t get more than 10 feet without someone wanting to stop and talk.

Your Health: Picking a cold medication is simpler than it seems

Recently, I walked into one of our local pharmacies, and I was amazed to see the tremendous number of cold and flu medications filling the shelves.

A poem of thanks on a joyous holiday

Once upon a time, when our area was under water,

Club Roundup: The latest news from area service clubs

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley

Grab a passport to select SC wineries

Passport Day in the Santa Cruz Wine Region is Saturday, Nov. 21, and it is an excellent time to go wine tasting. It only happens four times a year, and this will be the last chance to celebrate in 2009.

Datebook: What’s happening in the mountains

Santa schedules stop in Felton

Host an at-home film festival

Movies are a great way to spend a few hours on a rainy night or weekend afternoon. To both extend the experience and make it a family affair, try organizing your own personal film festival.

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Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Crop Report shows jump in local crop...

Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released the 2024 Crop Report, announcing that the estimated gross production value of local agricultural commodities reached...