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August 27, 2026

Your Health: Summer safety takes many forms

Over the years of my emergency and urgent-care career, I’ve dealt with many injuries and illnesses seen commonly during the summer. I’d like to share some of my thoughts on making this a safe season for everyone.

Nature Friendly: High school junior makes his mark as a birder

A great hunter must think like his prey. Where does it nest and when, where does it feed, what is unique about its behavior, and what sounds does it make?

Mountain Gardener: Tried and True

As gardeners, we all approach the new gardening season with enthusiasm and optimism. Then, the rain comes down hard and pelts your new plants into the ground, the nights turn cold again and some of the plants in your garden aren’t so happy anymore. That’s when you need some tried and true plants to star in your landscape, no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.

New Faces

Kai Ryan Wells-Cavanaugh was born at 8:25 a.m. April 29, 2010, to Phoebe Anne Wells and Ryan William Cavanaugh of Felton. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Datebook: Ongoing events in the valley

Together in the Park

Learn football from some of the best

Waylon Prather and Harlan Prather are well-known names in Santa Cruz County. The San Lorenzo Valley High graduates — Waylon in 2003 and Harlan in 2006 — both went on to illustrious football careers in college, and Waylon is trying to sign with an NFL team as a punter.

Editorial: Stolen guns provide opportunity for parents

When several Scotts Valley High students were arrested on suspicion of stealing guns and an Xbox from a Scotts Valley home last week, the unusual circumstances around the case turned it into the talk of the town.

Around Town: Off their game

In Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League's first ever lacrosse playoffs, the San Lorenzo Valley High team suffered a 14-0 loss to Aptos High in the semifinal round.

Locals qualify for section track meet

Girls and boys from both San Lorenzo Valley High and Scotts Valley High qualified for the Central Coast Section trials with strong performances at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League finals on Saturday, May 8.

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Arrest made in Scotts Valley fires

A suspect has been arrested in connection with multiple vegetation fires reported Aug. 19 in Scotts Valley, according to a joint announcement from Cal...