It came out of the earth suddenly, pushing soil and plants that were in its way to the side. Just a bit of moisture had allowed this large clump of honey mushrooms to emerge and start its path to reproduction. At this time of year when the trees are turning the color of flame and some have already gone into dormancy it seems the earth is growing silent. Winter will soon be here. For nature life continues. Look around you and be thankful for the bounty, the restfulness, the time to enjoy these beautiful mountains that we call hom

Tumbling is a way of life for Scotts Valley High School senior Anya Barca-Hall.

With fall comes less wind and boaters head up the coast to New Years Island. This time of year the ocean is at its calmest and heading up the coast to less traveled locations can bring a day of new sights and great fishing.

The Carmel offense was too much for a hard-nosed Scotts Valley High School football team, and the Falcons were bounced from the Central Coast Section playoffs by the Padres on Friday, Nov. 22.