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September 10, 2025

Closing Gaps

One of the more common concerns we hear when it comes to the appearance of someone’s smile is the presence of gaps between teeth. Many people want the spaces closed, and there are different ways to do that.

New Faces

Markella Lydia Young, a 7-pound 3-ounce girl, was born to Bethany Laurel Clare and Stephen Remesechau Young of Ben Lomond at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. She was born at 8:42 p.m. on October, 21, 2014.

Found hiker shares thoughts

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Datebook

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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. Publication is not guaranteed.

At the Heart of the Arts

A new series offering a behind-the-scenes peek at the myriad of Visual and Performing Artists living and working in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley

Children learn basics at SLV Sports Camp

Photos from the Valley Sports Camp at San Lorenzo Valley High School and Middle School. The camp is run by the Mercer brothers.

The Mountain Gardener: “Color in the Garden”

 I’m starting to see a little fall color showing in some trees and shrubs. Might not be much, but I’m always optimistic about such events. When I was in Wyoming, the aspen and maples were beginning to turn red and gold and shrubs with berries acted like bird magnets. During this fall planting season, look again at where a low water use plant that turns color or grows fruit in the fall, might be a great addition to your garden.

Nature Friendly: Trekking through mountains to save big cats

California is the only western state where killing mountain lions is illegal. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.

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Felton Fire Protection District

Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday

Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...