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June 13, 2026

The Mountain Gardener: Island flora offers lesson in microclimates

Gardening in the Santa Cruz Mountains’ microclimates can be challenging, and it’s no different here in Maui, where I am vacationing.

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SLV defeats Scotts Valley on the mats

The San Lorenzo Valley boys wrestling team defeated Scotts Valley High, 48-21, in the final regular-season Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League meet of the season.

Off Hours: Where words fail, music speaks

It was William Congreve (not William Shakespeare) who, in 1697, wrote, “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” Indeed, music is one thread that runs through every culture around the world; researchers have found it an important aspect of civilizations dating back almost as far as the human record.

Sport Shorts: SLV girls hoops stomps Harbor

Three girls scored in double figures as the San Lorenzo Valley girls basketball team defeated Harbor High, 51-33, on Feb. 5.

Letters: Kids should come first

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News Briefs | Published June 12, 2026

Motorcyclist killed in Highway 9 crash A 30-year-old Martinez man died Sunday after his motorcycle crashed along Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek, according to...