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August 26, 2026

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Winter volleyball camp on tap

Plain Talk about food: Cioppino

No one knows for certain just where cioppino originated.

Girls soccer teams warm up for league

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Untarnished etiquette: Holiday etiquette missteps can be avoided

It’s Christmas. It’s a special time of year and a very stressful time. So much is expected of us in about a month. To relieve a little bit of tension, here are some protocol and etiquette guidelines, which may be helpful in avoiding some of the typical holiday faux pas.

Sustainable living: Routine power failure or winds of change?

Heavy winds are nothing new for Californians, although damaging gusts usually come in the summer. The early December windstorm that rattled the state — much worse in southern California, but quite disruptive in our neck of the woods, too — was somewhat of an anomaly.

The Mountain Gardener: Plants make great gift ideas

Recently, I spent the day at the de Young Museum, enjoying the Renaissance paintings on loan from Venice, Italy. Also, I got over to the Palace of Fine Arts for the exhibit of the Impressionist painter Pissarro. The paintings are powerful and inspiring. I was especially drawn to the landscapes. Looking at the pomegranate, olive and apple trees gave me some ideas for holiday presents.

Commentary: Where you shop is a big deal – here’s why

These days, we hear the phrase “shop locally” an awful lot. Many of us in Santa Cruz County already understand that shopping locally is generally a good idea and try to do so.

Fall sports All League honors bestowed

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Highway 9 to close overnight near Boulder Creek on Monday

Travelers on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Monday, Aug. 24, as crews continue work on the Kings Creek...