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October 22, 2025

Your Health: Hair loss

Hair loss is a normal part of aging for men and even for some women. It is estimated that two thirds of men will begin to become bald by the age of 60.

The Mountain Gardener: Infuse your life by growing herbs

Last year, I became a gourmet chef. That may be a slight exaggeration, but growing herbs near my kitchen door raised the bar in my cooking skills.

Let’s go fishin’: Loch Lomond opens as salmon season nears

Loch Lomond opened to the public Friday, March 1. The opener brought clear blue skies, warm temperatures and some afternoon wind.

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.

NFL player to hold camp in Aptos

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Nick Johnson, a former San Lorenzo Valley High and Cabrillo College standout, is returning to Santa Cruz County to host a football camp at the end of the month.

The Mountain Gardener: Better blueberries

Blueberries: the wonder food. Each morsel is a powerhouse of nutrition and antioxidants.

Talk about money: Be prepared to wait for your tax refund

If you’re looking forward to getting a refund on your taxes, be prepared to wait.

Scotts Valley wrestler second in state; local boys show well at sections

Scotts Valley High sophomore Dominique Parrish took second in the California Interscholastic Federation Championship in Lemoore this past weekend — the highest finish for a female wrestler in the school’s history.

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Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Crop Report shows jump in local crop...

Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released the 2024 Crop Report, announcing that the estimated gross production value of local agricultural commodities reached...