Emma J Rose Johnston was born at 8 p.m. June 19, 2009, to Jennifer Ann Bepristis of Felton. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces at Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital.

EDITOR,

EDITOR,

Over the years of my emergency/urgent care career, I’ve dealt with many different injuries and illnesses commonly seen during the summer months. With that in mind, I’d like to share my thoughts on making this a safe summer for everyone.

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

What does “Mountain Dream” mean to San Lorenzo Valley sports fans?

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.

EDITOR,

I’m writing because of a deep concern I have regarding a problem that faces us all — that is, our dysfunctional state government. It has become apparent that our present Constitution has been so distorted by numerous propositions, initiatives and amendments added over the years that the California government is not only broken, but has become destructive to our future. To cite a few examples: