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October 23, 2025

Let’s Go Fishin’: Rockfish season adds to ocean fishing options

Salmon fishing has been taking the headline news space lately. But rockfish season opened Sunday, May 1, and that adds to our ocean fishing choices in the Monterey Bay. This is great news if salmon fishing is slow: People can switch to rockfish to fill the coolers with fresh fish.

Wine lover: Home winemaking in Boulder Creek

I recently interviewed a home wine maker in Boulder Creek who started his own co-op only a couple of years ago. His name is Ken Baurmeister, and he makes wine with Larry Hill, Eric Rice and Floyd Curtis. Their operation is quite small, but already they are having some success.

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Rockow Sparks Giants win over Rays 4-2

Mountain Gardner: A bounty of blooms

It's rewarding to grow your own fruit and vegetables, but more and more of us also want to grow flowers that can be cut and enjoyed inside, too. Growers are taking notice of this trend, and there are more cut-flower varieties available today than ever before.

Talk about money: Electricity viable on the streets

As I filled my gas tank and watched the meter on the pump roll past $50, then $60, then $70, I couldn’t help but think of Jay Friedland, who drives an electric vehicle and says the only time he pulls into a gas station is to fill his tires with air.

Recycling effort saves cash for condos

A state grant has made it possible for a large Scotts Valley housing community to recycle more and spend less on its discards in the process.

Editorial: Quick hits

Accident involving teen a true tragedy

Commentary: Time to prioritize public education

We all realize public education is in turmoil; however, we are all experts in hiding this. We provide a well-rounded, quality public education here in Scotts Valley, even as the state has continually dealt us a bad hand.

Your Health: Senior moments explained

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Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Crop Report shows jump in local crop...

Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released the 2024 Crop Report, announcing that the estimated gross production value of local agricultural commodities reached...