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January 16, 2026

Talk About Money: Key to success is not following the herd

A reporter once asked Warren Buffett, the world’s greatest investor, this question: “Mr. Buffett, you are the richest man in the world, worth billions. Why do you wear cheap suits?” Buffett replied: “I don’t wear cheap suits. I wear expensive suits. They just look cheap on me.”

Commentary: Two good years with more to come

After recently stepping down from two years as the city’s mayor and passing the gavel to Mayor Jim Reed, I think this is a good time to reflect on where the city has been recently and where we’re going.

A strong start

The importance of blind wine tasting

It’s difficult to grasp how difficult wine tasting can be until you begin to practice it.

Invasion of the giant squid

Like a horror show picture, giant squid seem to be invading the coast. From Fort Bragg to Monterey, giant Humboldt squid have shown up in massive numbers.

Planning key for library survival

“May you live in interesting times” — a Chinese curse or a Western invention? While its origin is disputed, its meaning is quite applicable to our current state of affairs. Nowhere is this truer than for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

Local shoppers make spotty holiday comeback

The 2009 holiday shopping season was a mixed bag for local retailers. While many valley shop owners and managers said sales were better than in 2008, some saw the quietest shopping season in years.

New Year’s resolutions for gardeners

It’s that time of year to make New Year’s resolutions, or at least consider some lofty goals for 2010.

A memorable park visit

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Roadwork

Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton begins Tuesday

Travelers on Highway 9 in Felton will encounter overnight traffic control beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, as part of utility relocation work. Between Kirby Street and...