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September 4, 2026

The Mountain Gardener: New plants to brighten the garden

I don't have room for any new plants. Really, I don't — but come spring, I just can't help myself.

Wine Lover: Wine tasting at a glance

When wine professionals approach a glass of wine, they always do it analytically.

Let’s go fishin’: Rock cod season starts amid strong salmon pull

Eclipsed by a fantastic start to our salmon season, rock cod season started Tuesday, May 1, in our area. Rock cod fishing was good last year, and hopes are high for the same this season. Commercial salmon season also started Tuesday.

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Falcon lacrosse avenges lone loss

Cougar diver takes SCCAL title; Swimmers end season with league meet

San Lorenzo Valley High junior Dasha Airumian captured the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title last week and is off to the Central Coast Section championship.

Datebook

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Falcons hold off feisty Cougars

After jumping out to a 9-1 lead, the Scotts Valley High varsity baseball team held off a late rally by rival San Lorenzo Valley High to capture a 9-6 win Tuesday, May 1.

Little League Roundup: SLV Red Sox top SV Reds in barnburner

San Lorenzo Valley Little League

Nature Friendly: From hardscrabble quarry to carpet of flowers

“I love to see the changes of the seasons at the Randall Morgan Preserve,” said Tanya Baxter, Land Steward for the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, which owns the 189-acre parcel between Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.

Letter: A silly mistake

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026

North County Dems host endorsement forum The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold an endorsement forum for local candidates and ballot measures...