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October 24, 2025

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The Mountain Gardener: A gardener’s Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and besides deciding what you or the kids will dress up as this year, it’s time to take in any plants you plan to overwinter in the house.

Sustainable living: Local dollars could create a sustainable economy

Pull out a dollar bill and take a good look at it. We all know what it can buy. But what is the paper bill actually worth? It probably cost a few cents to make, but while it’s not very useful on its own, we value the dollar because we all agree that it has value.

Your Health: Acute sinusitis: A painful inflammation

Sinuses are air pockets found in the bones of the skull. There are seven sinuses which are located on both sides of the nose, in between the eyes, and one deep behind the nose. Their true function is not well understood, but some have suggested that sinuses serve to lighten the weight of the skull, to humidify the air we breathe and to create resonance in our voices.

Undefeated Cougars and Falcons to play Saturday

The San Lorenzo Valley Cougars will travel to Scotts Valley on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. to take on the Falcons in a much-anticipated showdown between unbeatens.

The Wine Lover: Time in barrels a key to fine winemaking

Barrel aging is one of the most essential parts of making red wine and many chardonnays.

Sports Shorts

Local eighth-graders win titles

Martinez for county schools

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