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November 13, 2025

A simpler, smarter state budget solution

Editor’s Note: Tom Campbell, a former congressman who represented Santa Cruz County, is a Republican candidate for governor in the 2010 election. This commentary is adapted from a recent Capitola interview and his statements on a campaign Web site, www.campbell.com.

Sports Shorts

San Jose Giants for Jerry Mac

Of mice and (young) men

Recent research, based on both animal and human studies, has provided us with a greater understanding of the dangers of nicotine, as well as the increased risk faced by adolescents who use psychoactive substances.

San Lorenzo Valley adult softball league standings

Summer league is under way in the IOOF/San Lorenzo Valley adult softball league after a successful spring season. In the A-league co-ed division, the Brookdale Inn & Spa Steelheads were crowned champions and in the B-league co-ed division, Icy Hot took the title. For information visit: ioofslv.teamopolis.com.

A better use of ad money

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Geraniums – Wallflowers of the nursery, workhorses of the garden

I feel sorry for them. They are the wallflowers of the nursery. Shoppers barely glance their way before moving on to attention-getters like dinner-plate dahlias.

Scotts Valley’s Vine Hill pinot thrives

Vine Hill Winery is home to some of the top-notch pinot noir that the Santa Cruz region has to offer. Located off Jarvis Road, the Vine Hill area has been producing outstanding grapes for more than a century. Recently, this local Scotts Valley gem has been getting excellent press in top-rated wine magazines — and for good reason.

Business Notes

Acupuncture for vets

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Holiday Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday Spring Lakes Park’s third annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from...