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Scotts Valley
April 6, 2026

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Basketball playoffs to be held in Scotts Valley

Letter: Nightly noises

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Let’s go fishin’: State department changes names, maintains mission

As of Jan. 1, the name of the former California Fish and Game is California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The Mountain Gardener: Pruning important in February

You know spring is coming when you see daffodils starting to open. You know spring is coming when plum trees begin their glorious show. And you know spring is coming when you begin to think of all those garden tasks that still need your attention.

Plain Talk about Food: Homemade cinnamon rolls

Winter’s cold and rainy days immediately bring on thoughts of my Aunt Esther’s homemade cinnamon rolls.

The Mountain Gardener: Fruit trees deliver delicious plunder

Imagine biting into the first apricot of the season — juicy, sweet flesh the color of an orange sunset.

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