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October 23, 2026

Datebook: State senator to talk in Ben Lomond

Senator to speak at Valley Women’s Club meeting

SLV wrestler places second at state

San Lorenzo Valley High wrestler Cody Rodebaugh finished just short in his bid to become the first wrestler from Santa Cruz County to repeat as state champion.

Talk About Money: Downsides to a Roth IRA conversion

Last week’s column focused on the new 2010 tax law that permits universal Roth IRA conversions and its advantages. Let’s call it the “Roth IRA conversions for all” rule. Still, that doesn’t mean this tax-planning strategy is for everyone.

Editor’s Note

Upon arriving in the office Monday morning, March 8, I read a significant number of e-mails about our choice to publish pictures of the Felton home where Deanna Dudley was tragically killed on Feb. 28.

Your Health: Be aware, not fearful of medical x-rays

There has been a lot of attention recently about the amount of radiation to which patients are exposed by medical x-rays. As with most medical procedures, x-rays are safe when used with care — especially because, in most cases, as little radiation as possible is used to obtain the needed results.

New Faces

• Jacob Michael Thomas was born to Leigha Kathryn Kronander (Lineberry) and Brian Karl Thomas of Scotts Valley at 9:27 a.m. Feb. 10, 2010. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Off Hours: Go forth on two wheels

You can hear them on any road throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley area, but if you live near Highway 9 or Highway 35, you know with certainty that a spring-like day will bring out the motorcycles in droves.

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Scotts Valley Council Candidates

Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats

Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...