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October 2, 2025

The Mountain Gardener: The wonders of a hillbilly garden

The self-described “Hillbilly Gardener” lives in the banana belt above Scotts Valley Civic Center.

Talk about Money: Avoiding gasoline saves drivers money

My friend Richard Coffey likes being able to drive his electric car in the carpool lane, even when he’s alone. He likes not spewing carbon into the air when he’s idling at a stoplight. But what he likes best about driving his 2012 Chevy Volt is that it saves him money.

Your Health: Poison Oak

It’s that time of year again when I treat an increasing number of patients suffering from poison oak rash.

Let’s go fishing: Spring has sprung for fishermen

I am so excited to have sunny days ahead and so many options for fishing and outdoor opportunities.

Lopez, Ball to wed

Katie Joy Leimomi Lopez and Jeffrey Michael Ball have announced their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

The Mountain Gardener: Flowering shrubs brighten early spring

In the spring, we are surrounded by flowers of every color. It's our reward after the winter.

New faces

Kendall Brooke Milheim was born at 7:53 p.m. Feb. 20, 2013, to Kaven Ray (Schneider) and Casey Arthur Milheim of Scotts Valley. She was delivered at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces.

Datebook

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025

Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...