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January 28, 2026

Mountain Gardener: Prepare now for dry summer months

April showers will bring an abundance of May flowers around the Santa Cruz Mountains. And that’s just one of the perks of a cool, rainy spring.

Little League Roundup: Season hits halfway point

Scotts Valley Little League

Ride on for charity

At top, riders make an early turn after an early morning start from Skypark for the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation’s Mountain Charlie Challenge on Saturday, April 24.

Wine Lover: Some worthwhile ways to make wine at home

I recently received an e-mail inquiry about the steps to make wine at home. My initial reply was that it isn’t easy, and there’s a lot more to it than crushing grapes and watching them ferment. However, if you really want to give it a go, I think there are three reasonable approaches.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Salmon season to remain open

The Pacific Fisheries Management Counsel has announced its final decision to offer a salmon season for 2010.

Felton, Boulder Creek libraries in jeopardy

Felton and Boulder Creek could lose their neighborhood library branches as the Santa Cruz Public Libraries system grapples with an ever-shrinking budget.

Editorial: Kudos to the valleys

A number of recent news items have reminded us why we’re glad to live in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Here are three that stood out:

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Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

At a Special Meeting held on Jan. 16 in the middle of the day, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to declare a State...