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January 7, 2026

Grab your pole — ocean fishing is hot

Within a short drive for most of us, there are some hot bites in the water right now. Most of the action is coming from the ocean, and Santa Cruz is at the top of the charts, with albacore, halibut, striped bass, rock fish, ling cod and even thresher sharks.

Mooney hired to coach MVC hoops

Former Bethany University basketball coach Dan Mooney was named the head varsity basketball coach at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville this week.

New Faces

Madilyn Rose Pollock was born at 10:57 a.m. July 8, 2009, to Lacy Dee Goodman and Christopher Robert Pollock of Scotts Valley. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital.

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Cyclists take to local roads Saturday

The Mountain Gardner: Make sunsets even more magnificent with peach, orange garden varieties

Enjoying a spectacular sunset on a warm evening in the summertime is one of life’s simple pleasures.

The ad campaign continues

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SV all-stars bow out in sections

The two Scotts Valley Little League all-star teams playing in section tournaments bowed out this week with 1-2 records, ending their quests for a state title.

No angels of health care

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News Briefs | Published Jan. 2, 2026

Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau named ‘County of the Year’ Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau received the “County of the Year” award at the California...