United Way and Office of Ed Launch School Supply Collection Drive
On Wednesday, the United Way of Santa Cruz County said it had teamed up with the County Office of Education for a school supply collection drive.
The campaign, called “Stuff the Bus,” seeks to provide less fortunate children with the items they’ll need to succeed...
Kiwanis Moves Skypark Show to Siltanen Park
On Monday, Scotts Valley began re-opening Skypark, the large grassy field at the center of the city’s recreational life, after it was damaged by firefighters battling last year’s wildfires.
But its new lease on life didn’t come soon enough for the Kiwanis Club of Scotts...
SLVUSD Teams With Agencies on New Traffic Flow Project
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District trustees eagerly poured over three new maps that outline possible solutions for traffic issues at its main campus, during an Oct. 12 study session.
They were gearing up for key meetings with state and county officials about Highway 9...
SVUSD Supe Unveils Fresh Approach for Year Ahead
Here in the Scotts Valley Unified School District nerve center, the no-nonsense rural appeal of the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountain environment is evident, as is the laid-back ambiance of Santa Cruz County.
A block in Superintendent Tanya Krause’s office reads “it is/WHAT IT IS.” Beside...
Sex Abuse Suit Against Former SLVUSD Admin Moves Slowly
Last week, a Solano County Superior Court judge raised concerns that the sexual abuse case against Ned Hearn, a former San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District employee, continues to drag on.
Yet on Sept. 14 at the Old Solano Courthouse, Judge Christine Carringer also said...
As Pandemic Lingers, SVUSD Starts 2022-23 School Year
Scotts Valley Unified School District students were set to return to classrooms yesterday, as administrators held their breath about how Covid-19 could affect learning during the third year of the ongoing pandemic.
It may seem eons away from March 16, 2020, when schools shut down....
New SVHS Play Is ‘Coordinated Chaos’
The Sunday before Thanksgiving was a busy day at Scotts Valley High School.
Amid the whir of electric screwdrivers, handheld drills and circular saws, students from the drama department were hard at work preparing for their newest production which debuts in December. “The Play That...
Local Student Shares Love of Vegan Baking Thanks to SVUSD IB Program
The sweet pink frosting on the lemon cookie beckons, reflecting the midday Scotts Valley sunlight. Adina Licht, 51, takes a bite of the lemon cookie and smiles in approval.
Because, as a vegan treat, made with olive oil not butter by 17-year-old Emily Leishman, it’s...
SLVUSD board appoints new superintendent
Get ready, San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. A new superintendent has been selected, and he’s ready to lead the district to great heights.
On June 9, after 24 years with the district, including stints as a teacher, school site principal, director of secondary education,...
Scotts Valley-based Gromshells claim 3rd straight national championship
Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” Based on that quote, the...
