Your Health: A word on generic drugs
“Billions wasted on pricey drugs” was the headline in the newspaper this week. Medicare claims that the program is wasting hundreds of millions of dollars because doctors continue to prescribe and patients continue to ask for pricey name brand drugs when cheaper generic drugs are available.
The Mountain Gardener: Fall tasks help the garden thrive come spring
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 into college: Scotts Valley to attend Ivy League school for gymnastics
Tumbling is a way of life for Scotts Valley High School senior Anya Barca-Hall.
Let’s go fishing: Fall fishing at New Years Island
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.
Editor’s notebook: Lincoln’s Thanksgiving legacy
Abraham Lincoln is known as, perhaps, the United States greatest president for his vision and leadership in abolishing slavery in our country.
Falcons playoff run dashed by Padres
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.
News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026
SLV Middle School presents ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre will present “Shrek The Musical JR.” with performances Nov. 6-15 at...
















