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November 13, 2026

Commentary: Tax should remain temporary

Fans of the comedians Monty Python may recall the final, grotesque scene of "The Meaning of Life," in which a morbidly obese man gorges himself on a multicourse meal at a fancy restaurant, encouraged by an obsequious waiter played by John Cleese, only to explode after eating a tiny mint after his meal. What happens next isn't pretty.

The Mountain Gardener: Fall tasks for the gardener

It's no secret we live in paradise here in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Scotts Valley movie theater plans expansion

CineLux Scotts Valley Cinema might soon have the most movie screens in the county, if the owners of King’s Village Shopping Center carry out a plan to expand the theater from six to 10 screens with stadium-style seating and a wine bar.

Club Roundup

Scotts Valley Host Lions Club

Students research oil disaster

When the Deepwater Horizon oil well in the Gulf of Mexico exploded in April, 11 people died and the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history began.

Less politics, more solutions

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Stop Measure C

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New athletic director steps in at Bethany

Bethany University has a new athletic director, as Sheldon Parkinson has replaced Andrew Snelgrove, who resigned in May.

Sports Shorts

Skateboarding contest on tap in SV

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Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status

Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...