Let’s Go Fishin’: Salmon fishing hot in the rivers
After a few years of low returns, including one closed season, the Sacramento River has bounced back and is teeming with salmon. Limits of salmon have been the rule for guides and fishermen on the Sacramento River for a month, and it’s not slowing down. In the ocean, tuna fishing is still a possibility, as warm water is within reach, and anglers hope the albacore are hungry when they can get out.
Datebook
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It’s the law: Redistricting mysteries still hazy
Surely all who read our weekly epistle have seen the stories about redistricting. The supervisors recently voted to adopt the plan that splits Scotts Valley along Highway 17 into two supervisorial districts. Those living east of Highway 17 within the city limits moved from the 5th District to the 1st District. There has been much speculation about why this plan was proposed. At present, the reasons remain shrouded in mystery.
Plain talk about food: Plain talk about bread
For a long time, I have felt that we need to get back in touch with the miracle of yeast, the smell of bread dough and the sheer joy of making bread.
Valley People: The passion to help
I met Dr. Bill Morris several years ago at a neighborhood gathering. He briefly shared about his work as a palliative care doctor-an area of medicine I knew nothing about. However, it wasn't until my mom was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and eventually sent home to die, that I became interested in learning more about end of life care. As a result of this experience, I decided to interview Dr. Morris. He begins his story:
Your Health: Added sugar a pitfall in American diet
Halloween is soon upon us, and our little trick-or-treaters will be carrying home bags full of candy. As candy is full of sugar, I’d like to discuss the effects of sugar on our health.
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...