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A recurring theme over the past several months has snagged more than a few headlines:

Predators finish league undefeated

There was a time when tasting fees were rare in the Santa Cruz wine region. Most wineries were happy to pour a few tastes for guests, with the expectation that they would at the very least buy a bottle to take home for later. This unspoken method worked well for quite some time.

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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.

Kiwanis of the Valleys

Throughout the year, I am asked for design help and plant suggestions, but it’s at this time of year that I especially hear the request; “I’d love to add more grasses to my garden.”