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August 3, 2026

Wine Lover: New additions add to wine trail’s charms

The Summit to Sea Wine Trail, which runs along Bear Creek and Summit roads, once comprised only Byington Winery, David Bruce Winery, Burrell School Winery and Silver Mountain Vineyards.

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Teen Time: Work through a cancerous subject

I want to bring up a subject that is hard to open up about, but needs to be talked about: cancer. Cancer is tricky and difficult and can bring out all sorts of emotions in people.

The Mountain Gardener: Low-water succulents are garden hits

Fresh from a day spent in the spectacular world of succulents, I'm excited about using these unique plants in new ways.

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Editorial: Library future less murky in Santa Cruz

After a year’s worth of debate and planning, the future of the Santa Cruz County library system is becoming clear. There will be fewer true librarians, yet more access to information by way of electronic means and media.

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Felton Fire assessment wins voter approval

Felton Fire Protection District—which in the years since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire has hemorrhaged volunteers, had Brown Act violations push out leadership and...