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September 15, 2025

Planting for the allergy sufferer in mind

Each day my windshield is coated with yellow pollen grains from Douglas fir trees. Roadsides are crowded with blooming acacia trees. If you’re an allergy sufferer some plants are worse than others for you. What’s a gardener to do to mitigate scratchy eyes and congestion nearly year round where we live?

Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek line up Fourth festivities

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On the Fourth of July, Scotts Valley will ring in Independence Day with fluttering American flags as floats carry patriots down the street in the return of the city’s annual parade, something that was almost unimaginable just a few months ago. “I think others are...

The Mountain Gardener: A mountain farm proves full of wonders

My friend Janie shares with me some of the vegetables she gets in her weekly community-supported agriculture box. I like leafy greens, while she devours the peppers, lettuces, potatoes, beans — whatever is in season and harvested fresh and delicious that week.

Valley People: The passion to help

I met Dr. Bill Morris several years ago at a neighborhood gathering. He briefly shared about his work as a palliative care doctor-an area of medicine I knew nothing about. However, it wasn't until my mom was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and eventually sent home to die, that I became interested in learning more about end of life care. As a result of this experience, I decided to interview Dr. Morris. He begins his story:

Let’s Go Fishin’: Lighted whistle buoy set to hold anchor

After early season proposals to remove the iconic “Mile Buoy” from Santa Cruz, it appears it has been replaced with a new model and is here to stay.

New Faces

• Logan Matthew Cuartilon was born at 4:35 p.m. May 20, 2010, to Lindsey Marie Patterson and Bendoy Earls Cuartilon III of Scotts Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Scotts Valley woman honored for volunteerism

Scotts Valley resident Patrice Maginnis was announced this week as the recipient of the Be the Difference Award from the Santa Cruz Volunteer Center.

The Mountain Gardener: Small spaces can be wonderful places

He told me that his was a one-of-a-kind garden. Unique in such a small space. He asked if I would I be interested in visiting some time. I love being invited to tour all types of gardens, but I had an inkling that the garden of Rich Merrill, former Director of the Horticulture Dept. and Professor Emeritus at Cabrillo College, would be something special.

Your Health: Swimmer’s ear a painful but temporary affliction

For what seems to be a minor health problem, swimmer’s ear results in nearly 2.4 million doctor visits annually and costs our health care system $500 million a year.

Off Hours: Fighting the ennui of winter

Active snow-skiers and boarders are in the driver’s seat for the next few months. While they ramp up for what is projected to be a good year for snow-related fun, however, the rest of us typically alter and reduce our recreational activity in the winter months.

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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...