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July 29, 2025

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Plain Talk about Food: Christmas Dinner without Crab

“What?” Hubby cried out with a look as though he’d lost his best friend. The rest of our good-sized family didn’t take this news any better, and then the advice began pouring in.

The Mountain Gardener: Christmas Lore from the Mountain Gardener

 We all celebrate the holidays in a different way. Each family has its own traditions and memories from years gone by. Some of us celebrate Christmas, some Hanukkah, and some Kwanzaa. Many of our traditional Christmas customs originate from Winter Solstice celebrations. The plants associated with each are an important part of tradition and symbolism.

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North Coast Rivers are rewarded with rain and salmon

Northern California rivers have had a positive return for fall Chinook salmon, as well as rainfall. The salmon run started out strong early while rainfall was slow to start but at this time appears to be ample.

Ben Lomond Is Lit Up

Local pundits thought that the election of McKinley in November, 1896, foretold a good season for Ben Lomond’s dueling hotels. The Mountain Echo of Boulder Creek agreed, adding that, “Ben Lomond is fortunate in her two leading citizens and property holders,” praising the “enterprising spirit” of the rival developers “as they vie with each other in improvements.”

Why is our town called Scotts Valley? Our Chamber of Commerce knows

If you go to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce website, scottsvalleychamber.com, look under Scotts Valley, scroll down to the bottom and click on Historical Society, you will see a wonderful history of the Scott House. The history was written by Jan Bowman in 1977 as part of an unpublished Master’s thesis at San JoseUniversity.

The Mountain Gardener: “Holiday Wreaths Done Right”

The holiday season just wouldn’t be complete without a day spent with the Felton Christmas Wreath Makers at their annual get together at Barb’s house. Many of us who are regulars were anxious to get started. We arrived at midmorning eager to dig into the various piles of wreath-making greens graciously supplied by Barb and her husband, Reggie. We all shared stories and some laughs over glasses of sparkling cider or Champagne and French pastries.

Watch those delicious Holiday treats!

The holiday season is here with all the celebrations and indulgences that go along with it. It’s important to appreciate and partake in the joy of the season, yet at the same time be mindful of the not-so-jolly effects all of our celebrating can have on our health.

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Community Traffic Safety Coalition releases 2014-2023 Crash Report

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