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April 9, 2026

The Mountain Gardener: Start your winter plants soon

August is a month of transition in the garden. Some plants, such as dahlias and crape myrtles, are in full glory, while others are starting to wind down. If you look closely, dormant flower and leaf buds are just starting to form on lilacs, rhododendrons and camellias.

Your Health: CPR updated

What would you do if you saw someone collapse and fall to the ground in front of you? Some might panic and do nothing. Some might at least call for help, and others might attempt some form of CPR.

Hwy 9 could reopen sooner than expected

A major project to repair a portion of Highway 9 between Felton and Santa Cruz is ahead of schedule.

Back in action

A stellar season

The Scotts Valley 10-and-11-year-old All-Stars finished in second place in the Little League state tournament for Northern California last weekend.

Sports Shorts

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.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...