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September 13, 2025

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.

The Mountain Gardener: The Gardens of Poland: Part 1

In Poland, you greet someone by saying “dzien dobry,” which means hello or good day. You hear it at every restaurant and market, and even high on a mountain trail. I had a hard time trying to pronounce the Slavic words with so many consonants, but I used this phrase daily. So began my adventures to visit the gardens and natural landscapes in Poland earlier this month.

Club Roundup

Scotts Valley Host Lions Club

Preseason starts for Cougar, Falcon football teams

San Lorenzo Valley High debuted a fast-paced, no-huddle offense while Scotts Valley High showed what makes it one of the teams to beat, when both squads competed during the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League preseason jamboree Aug. 24 at Cabrillo College.

Cross country teams poised for greatness

Several days before the first day of school, cross country teams from San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley high schools were running in the 90-degree heat to prepare for the season.

Sports Shorts

Charity golf tournament on tap

Around town: Tuesday morning bocce

The Tuesday morning Scotts Valley Senior Center Bocce League was in full swing this morning.

Season preview: Cougars look for bounce-back campaign

Coming off an uncharacteristic 4-6 season in 2011, the San Lorenzo Valley High varsity football team has a relatively small squad of talented and smart athletes.

Healthy Living: Three delicious Kale recipes

Until about eight years ago, not a single bunch of kale, collards or Swiss chard made its way into my grocery cart. Those giant coarse leaves intimidated me. I had no idea how to cook them, and I wasn’t even sure if I would like them.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...