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October 1, 2025

Commentary: Time to revisit Bonny Doon fire district proposal

Since 2006, Bonny Doon has been pressing the Local Agency Formation Commission for the right to hold an election to create and fund a Bonny Doon Fire Protection District. The district would be similar to the existing districts serving Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, Zayante and Branciforte. Those districts provide excellent service with a combination of a small paid staff and a group of loyal volunteers. These districts operate efficiently and are beloved and supported by their residents. The Bonny Doon proposal was modeled after those districts.

Your Health: Colon cancer common but treatable if caught early

I’m writing about colon cancer this week because of two recent incidents involving people I know.

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Holes-in-one announced

Editor’s notebook: How a guy can stay interested

Oh, the Internet is a wonderful thing.

Nature Friendly: Romance in the redwoods

As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts may turn to romance and courtship, but did you know that at the same time of the year, Mother Nature has started her own dating service? Although the forests might look the same, there’s a lot of hanky-panky going on out there.

The Mountain Gardener: Color your garden all year long

Whether it comes from vivid foliage, bright berries, interesting bark or flowers, it pays to add to your color palette every month of the year. That's why it's so valuable to see what's available in February, as well as in summer, spring and fall.

Letter: Reasons to build

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Editor’s Notebook: Getting hitched: His story

Sitting on my desk is a letter to the editor. I bet you’re all dying to hear what it says.

Sports Shorts

Scotts Valley boys soccer in first

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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,...