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July 30, 2026

It’s the Law: Law discourages Good Samaritans

I was riding one evening with four buddies just out of high school when the car went “bump” in the night. We all yelled, “What was that?” Jake, the driver, screamed, “It was a body.”

Talk about Money: News flash: George Hamilton helps pay for new health care legislation

Back on March 23, President Obama signed the much-debated law that mandates universal health insurance coverage. Aspects of the new law continue to emerge, but what we know is that while the 10 percent tax on tanning salons might take a significant bite out of the ever-bronzed George Hamilton’s wallet (ditto for our friends at Scotts Valley’s Tanners Cove), it doesn’t exactly cover all the new costs of this bill. A slew of tax modifications and penalties will follow.

Sports Shorts

Bocce league finishes season, ready to start another

The Mountain Gardener: Cool your garden with a tropical makeover

Summer weather is finally here, and I find myself thinking of ways to stay cool. We know there is a cooling effect under the canopy of our forest trees. Extremes in air and soil temperatures are lessened. But any combination of perennials, shrubs and trees will help keep your garden cool, while also providing habitat for wildlife, decreasing energy use, absorbing carbon dioxide and supplying fresh oxygen.

Datebook: June 18 – July 7

Friday, June 18

Little League: SLV Majors Red Sox take championship from Phillies

The San Lorenzo Valley Little League Majors Red Sox defeated the Phillies in two consecutive games to win the second-half championship and a berth in the regional Tournament of Champions

Your Health: A little sun protection goes a long way

Summer is here, and many of us are exposed to an abundance of sunshine. I’d like to explain how we can best avoid the harmful effects of the sun.

Let’s go fishin’: Young salmon released in Santa Cruz

Sixty-five thousand salmon in Santa Cruz Harbor?

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News Briefs | Published July 24, 2026

Kids2Parks applications open soon for free state park field trips Applications for the 2026-27 Kids2Parks program will open July 27, offering free field trips to...