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January 6, 2026

The Mountain Gardener: The history of gardening in San Lorenzo Valley

The history of our area is fascinating. Being a gardener, I'm especially interested in the landscaping and plants that surrounded homes in earlier times.

Letter: Cal Fire misused

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Comedy Corner: Another look at the Laundry Mat

What does that mean? I understand “laundry,” don’t get me wrong, but “mat”? Where does “mat” come from? So I Google’d it.

The Mountain Gardener: Grow your own herbs

I've been reading a book called “Green Thoughts” by the late Eleanor Perenyi. She lived until the age of 91, passing away in 2009. Her 72 essays on gardening will live forever. She's a hoot and her writing is delightful.

All Stars wrap up season with strong finish

Subhed: Scotts Valley 7-8s and 8-9s win tournaments

New Faces

Ethan James Wolff was born to Jennifer Anne and Ryan Peter Wolff of Scotts Valley at 4:10 a.m. June 22, 2011, at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces.

Valley Neighbors: From rodeo queen to G.I. ‘Jo’

Hinemoa Ruskin, a resident of Ben Lomond, is an unsung heroine who risked her life and left everything behind to serve as a U.S. Army nurse during World War II.

Let’s go fishin’: Albacore may be on the menu

Warm water is making its way closer to shore, and the highly migratory albacore are soon to follow. Private boats are looking for and commercial fishermen are already landing albacore. Salmon fishing, along with rockfish and halibut, are still providing good inshore action.

Spotlight: Matt Miller

Former Scotts Valley High School wide receiver Matt Miller is heading into his senior season at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The 2007 Falcon alumnus hopes to help his team return to the NCAA division 1-AA football playoffs again this season. Weber State made the playoffs for three years in a row before going 6-5 last season and missing the playoffs by one game.

Datebook

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Jan. 2, 2026

Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau named ‘County of the Year’ Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau received the “County of the Year” award at the California...