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September 7, 2025

Nature Friendly: Rincon – the bend in the San Lorenzo River

What is it about a river that loves its bend?

A democrat pines for Pete Wilson

A couple of months ago, I was doing an on-air interview with KPFA radio about the state budget and found myself saying out loud “I never thought I’d ever say this, but I want Pete Wilson back.”

Andrews, Hearn marry

Justin John Andrews of Mount Hermon and Courteney Regina Hearn of San Jose were married Aug. 23, 2008, and have made their home in San Lorenzo Valley following a honeymoon to Kauai, Hawaii.

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Library group urges more library usage

The Mountain Gardener: Get a little wild in the garden

I confess — I’m a lazy gardener. In July, my idea of working in the garden consists of removing seed pods from the fuchsias and trimming a few parsley and basil sprigs for dinner. I don’t have to spend time spraying for harmful insects and diseases, because the birds and other creatures I encourage in my garden provide natural pest control. Having wildlife in the garden saves time and money, too.

Off Hours: Wet summer fun with kids

No doubt about it, some things just go together. Peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, spaghetti and meatballs, macaroni and cheese, bees and honey — you get the picture.

The Mountain Gardner:

Whether you grow a full-blown vegetable garden or a few herbs and edible flowers in containers, celebrate this Fourth of July by serving a menu created with produce harvested from your own garden.

Let’s go fishin’:Kids, bluegill and summer

There are a few things that go hand-in-hand — like summer and fishing.

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Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...