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May 18, 2026

Two runs approach for local schools

Baymonte Christian School and Scotts Valley High School seek participants for fun runs to help support technology and programming at the schools.

Nature Friendly: River Queen; The Sycamore

“I’ve been groomed to do this, like it’s my right livelihood. I see the big picture of connecting people to the land, both culturally and naturally,” said Daniel Williford, state interpreter for Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, as we rambled alongside the San Lorenzo River.

Let’s go fishin’: Salmon return to the Harbor

King salmon have started to return to the Santa Cruz Harbor, and anglers are already catching some from the jetties and surrounding waters. This is great news, as the major return of salmon is still one year away, when the catch will be a year older than the two-year-olds we’re seeing today. As the salmon continue to arrive, it is important to fish only from legally designated areas of the harbor while also adhering to fishing regulations.

Sports Shorts

SLV water polo sneaks past Aptos

Your Health: Affordable Care Act II

In a previous column, I explained the various components of the Affordable Health Care Act. Now, I would like to give my perspective on this politically controversial plan.

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.

New Faces

- Alexandra Funk was born at 4:03 p.m. Sept. 2, 2012 to Amber Lee Imberi and David Hamilton Funk of Santa Cruz. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

Valley neighbors: Budding tennis star to train in Florida

At the end of August, Cody Rakela, a Scotts Valley teenager, left for the Saviano High Performance Tennis Academy in Plantation, Fla., in pursuit of lofty athletic goals.

Have a stress-less holiday season

If I said stress-free holidays are possible, would you believe me? In reality, “stress-less” is achievable, and more honest.

Talk about money: Like Buffett, investors should be wary of municipal bonds

When Warren Buffett takes action, investors should take notice.

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Johnson wins dismissal of attempted human trafficking charges, DA refiles

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