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Let’s go fishin’: White hot sea bass fishing
White sea bass fishing has heated up recently as the large fish started feeding on squid, entertaining fishermen in the bay. Anglers off Pajaro caught sea bass to 60 pounds, while some are still being caught off Monterey and Half Moon Bay. Albacore are also a great bet for anglers as the weather calms down and the warm water gets closer to shore. Salmon fishing has started to take the back seat for local fishermen.
Your Health: Yellow jacket stings explained
Late summer is the time we see more yellow jackets buzzing around us. These stinging insects are attracted to our delicious picnic food and are more aggressive than the common honeybee, but neither one usually attacks randomly. They sting defensively when they or their nests are threatened. They also sting when stepped on, sat upon or in some way provoked.
The Mountain Gardener: Perennials for summer’s end
In case you haven't been keeping track, summer is winding down. True, we will be enjoying great weather for months to come, but nature uses daylight hours to mark its calendar. And even though I'm busy visiting readers’ gardens, camping, hiking and painting, there are some tasks I need to do in my own garden.
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...