From the beaches, Josh Mesa of Coyote Bait and Tackle in Morgan Hill reported a slowdown on both surf perch and striped bass action as the grass has moved into the shorelines, limiting angler access.

OK, you don’t have to, but every year, for more than three decades, Pine Tree Apple Orchard has hosted the five-mile Run for the Apples race through their trees, strawberry fields and pumpkin patch.