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October 15, 2025

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.

Spotlight: Valley disaster talk on tap

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

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.

It’s the Law: Outmuscling health clubs

Many dread the beginning of the school year, as do I, but probably for a very different reason.

Off Hours: Talking health care reform

When the weather turned warm last week, I got a call from a riding pal who was putting together a short road trip.

Datebook: Here’s what’s happening

Friday, Oct. 2

Talk about Money: Once again, gold captures our interest

Gold doesn’t pay dividends or interest, like some investments.

Your Health: Time for a prostate checkup

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

Mountain Gardener: Early fall planting brings out bountiful colors

It’s always exciting for me to see the first fall colors of the season. We may not have a show like they do in the hardwood forests of the East Coast, but we’re still barbecuing and they’re surely not.

Spotlight: Artists open studios this weekend

North county artists, including those in the San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon and Scotts Valley, will open their studios to curious art seekers this weekend, Oct. 3 and 4, as part of the annual Open Studious Art Tour put on by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz.

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...