Your Health: Sleep and how to achieve it
It is estimated that about a third of our population suffers from some form of insomnia. For some, it is severe and chronic, and for others it is mild and due to obvious factors, such as pain, illness, anxiety or recent travel.
Let’s go fishin’: Crab, squid return off coast
Crab season opened with full traps from Bodega Bay to Monterey. The season for sport crabbers started out great, and anglers were surprised to find market squid and Humboldt squid close to shore.
Valley neighbors: My journey
Normally, I write about other people’s lives, but this time I’ve been asked to share a little of my story.
The Mountain Gardener: All in the fall
Warm days, rainy days, short days, cold days — they’re all in the fall here in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Plain Talk about Food: Strawberry-Fig Galette
I was 8 or 9 years old and being raised by my elderly aunt in Aberdeen, Wash., when I discovered dog biscuits. Having no dog of my own I was quite impressed by those cute little bone-shaped dog treats.
Boulder Creek man to fight in Santa Cruz
A Boulder Creek mixed martial artist will compete next weekend in the first Mixed Martial Arts event in Santa Cruz.
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...













