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September 5, 2026

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

SLV coach recognized by NFL

San Lorenzo Valley’s longtime football coach, Doug Morris, has been named a finalist for the National Football League’s High School Coach of the Year award.

Found hiker shares thoughts

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Falcon wrestlers open with big win

The Scotts Valley High wrestling team started the regular season with a bang, squeaking by a solid Soquel High squad 42-37 on Jan. 19.

New Faces

Brady Michael Phillips was born to Janelle (Bohrman) and Michael Phillips of Fresno at 10:33 p.m. Jan. 13, 2011, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fresno. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Brady is the grandson of David and Terry Bohrman of Ben Lomond.

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County of Santa Cruz

Workforce report highlights job growth, economic challenges in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board has released its 2026 State of the Workforce report, providing an overview of local employment trends, wage data...