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November 1, 2025

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Fall ball starting up

IOOF softball comes down to the wire

The summer season of the IOOF San Lorenzo Valley softball league is well under way, with games at Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Talk about money: Taxes – Pay now or pay later?

Is it better to pay taxes now or pay them later?

Commentary: Library supporters respond to Grand Jury report

Felton Library Friends, a chapter of Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, is dedicated to excellent library collections and services for the residents of Felton, Bonny Doon, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, Zayante, Mount Hermon and Lompico.

Race Thru the Redwoods returns

Runners from all over the Bay Area will head toward Felton next weekend for the 42nd annual Race Thru the Redwoods.

Off Hours: A dream week for auto enthusiasts

For those of us who appreciate cars, from racing to restoring — and definitely including just looking — the Central Coast will be the center of the universe next week.

Nature Friendly: Romancing the stone

Sometimes a stone is just a stone, caching itself in the side of a cliff or scuttling out to sea as a winter storm scours the river bottom.

Wine Lover: Mystery bottle unearthed, uncorked, enjoyed

A couple of months ago, my friend’s landlord decided to remodel his house on 12th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Matt Umstead, the tenant, helped as Adam Dahlen Construction gutted a side bedroom and put in some new foundational support. As the team dug, they began finding old empty bottles. Many of them were ancient whiskey bottles, and some were old, forgotten wine bottles.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...