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September 30, 2025

Sports Shorts

Falcon swimmers lose to Cardinals

Let’s go fishing: Salmon season is open

April 2 came with great anticipation for salmon anglers. The weather predictions were rough along the California coast as anglers prepared to venture out. Monterey Bay proved to be the best spot for salmon and weather.

Spotlight: Archaeologist visits Ben Lomond

California State Parks archaeologist Mark Hylkema will speak about the ancestral Ohlone tribe from the Ice Age to the present in an April 15 talk to benefit San Lorenzo Valley Museum.

The Mountain Gardener: Ten hot plants

It's not just another garden show, it's the world-renowned San Francisco Flower and Garden show — and it was the perfect start to spring at the end of March.

Datebook

Submit Datebook items to [email protected], or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

Talk about Money: Investing safer than saving amid inflation

Prices always rise at this time of year for the tomatoes, lettuce and avocados that Jorge Aragon puts into the dishes he serves at his two Los Gallos Taquerias in Scotts Valley.

Falcon Lacrosse overrun by Serra

While the Falcons remain undefeated in league play at 4-0, the Scotts Valley Lacrosse team fell to Serra High School 17-7 on April 5. at Branciforte Middle School in non-league play.

Your Health: Understanding radiation

My previous column described the nuclear plant disaster in Japan and its possible effects on us here in California (“Radiation exposure worries dispelled,” March 25, Page 9). Now I’d like to explain about the effects of radiation on the human body.

Scotts Valley falls to Aptos in league play

Scotts Valley High’s baseball team could not withstand Aptos High’s first home run of the season — a grand slam — and fell to the Mariners, 16-6, on Tuesday, March 29.

The Mountain Gardener: Good times with vines

If you enjoy fragrance in your garden and beautiful blooms, you can have them both when you plant vines.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025

Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...