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May 21, 2026

Shorts: Bethany catcher named player of week

Bethany University catcher Danielle Gomez was named the California Pacific Conference softball Player of the Week for the week of April 19.  

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.

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Johnson wins dismissal of attempted human trafficking charges, DA refiles

He was the sort of guy who could paint a sandwich board with a creative flair. He went by the moniker “Oakengard” and was...