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November 15, 2026

Nature Friendly: Lonely roads and late-night phone calls

I was as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rockers. I lay in bed and watched my clock tick off the early morning hours — now 1 a.m., now 2 a.m. — as I waited for the phone to ring.

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Falcons top Harbor for first win

The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake: 25 years later

Twenty-five years have now passed since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake — a 6.9-magnitude temblor — rocked the San Francisco and Monterey bay areas, causing millions of dollars in damages throughout the region.

‘Matters of Faith’ exhibit opens with reception Saturday

Matters of Faith artwork Kate James
Set to celebrate 150 years in its iconic redwood chapel in Boulder Creek mid-May, the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church (BCUMC) invites one and all to attend this first in a series of contemporary art exhibitions. “Matters of Faith” was conceived by and for artists...

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Torch passes throughScottsValley

Healthy living: Bittersweet victory

On Saturday, March 26, I ran a 35-kilometer trail race in Woodside. Even though I was the first woman to cross the finish line, you will not see my name in the results.

Eleuthero, AKA, Siberian Ginseng

We are now living in very stressful times which can have an adverse effect upon our immune system making it easier for us to get sick and catch colds.  There is a way of helping our bodies deal with stress naturally through a group of herbs called "adaptogens". Paramount in this group of herbs is "Eleuthero" (formerly known as "Siberian ginseng").

Mountain Affair to raise needed funds for Mountain Community Resources

This year, Mountain Community Resources is bringing its annual fundraiser to the Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp Railroads on Friday, Oct. 17, beginning at 5:30 with live entertainment, dinner, wine, and a silent auction.

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Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status

Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...