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August 3, 2026

Letter: Better to coexist with native wildlife

Better to coexist with native wildlife

Letter: Dogs have feelings, too

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Tech Trek returns for second go-round

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Local student unleashes ‘Star-Spangled Banner’

The silence was sincere as the flag flew high the day before Sept. 11. The somber quiet was only broken by the prevailing voice of Scotts Valley Middle School student Gianna Andrews.

Wine Lover: The rise of Rhone wines

Rhone wines are a unique bunch. They can be bottled as single varietal wines or as a blend. They seem to do well all over the world (especially Syrah) with few exceptions, and they have made huge gains in popularity in California during the past couple of decades.

Teen Time: Peer pressure packs a punch

Have you ever felt like you are being pressured into doing something bad, and you know it’s wrong? This is called peer pressure. Peer pressure is scary, and I want to tell you how to handle it and be prepared.

Nature Friendly: Help students learn about the sandhills

Want to help kids find a sea cow in the sand?

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Dane Patrick Canderle was born at 2:22 a.m. Aug. 26, 2011, to Patricia Ann (Rodriguez) and Jeffrey John Canderle of Scotts Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center.

Commentary: Trees need care at Felton Covered Bridge Park

Several weeks ago, a group of concerned citizens met at the Felton Historic Covered Bridge Park with renowned horticultural consultant Barrie Coate, who was hired in 1992 by Santa Cruz County to provide a report on the then-existing trees in the newly purchased park site in Felton.

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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...