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April 6, 2026

Nature Friendly: Coho salmon survival essential to river recovery

When the soldiers came home from World War II, they brought back a new perspective for a new America. Rather than continuing a rural existence, most citizens were ready for a modern lifestyle supported by technology — dams, suburbs, shopping malls, interstate highways — and all the natural resources that could be gobbled up.

Santa Cruz Trains: Big Trees Station, two resorts for the price of one stop

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is quite a mouthful of a name. Once, it was simply Big Trees.

New Faces

Jack Jameson Willis,an 8-pound 2-ounce boy, was born to Shauna Irene (Hilton) and Robert Sean Willis at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. He was born at 12:02 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2014.

Your Health: Addressing abdominal pain

At one time or another, all of us have experienced abdominal pain. It is one of the most common complaints seen in emergency rooms.

Datebook

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

The Mountain Gardener: How to create atmosphere in the garden

Summer may be winding down, but we still have lots of great outdoor weather to enjoy for several more months. This means more time to spend outdoors in the garden relaxing, entertaining, and cooking on the grill.

Kannalls celebrate 65 years together

On Sunday, Aug. 31, Scotts Valley residents Virgil and Donna Kannall will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an intimate dinner with their immediate family.

New Faces

Weston Lee McWilliams,a 7-pound 6-ounce boy, was born to Trinity Ann and Hugh Riley McWilliams III of Scotts Valley at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He was born at 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...