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The Special Olympics Flame of Hope was on its way to Stevens Stadium, at Santa Clara University, where a packed Opening Ceremony—featuring former 49ers legend Bryant Young, Las Vegas showman Frankie Moreno and Lacey Schwimmer of Dancing with the Stars—awaited. But first, it had to...

Every time Jeremy Paul Shreves rides the bus past the place where he accidentally killed pedestrian Josh Howard with his SUV in 2019, he says a prayer. “‘I hope to dear God that his family is OK, and that my family will be OK,’” is...

Starting this weekend, a Scotts Valley podcast focusing on protecting children will begin rolling out a series of episodes. Stephanie Barron Lu, co-chair of the Children's Network of Santa Cruz County who co-hosts the programming with Robert Aldana, a Scotts Valley-based realtor, says she’s confident...

Just as the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District sorted out one inappropriate-behavior situation, another materialized. Trustees had voted to let teacher Eric Kahl resign, at their Sept. 14, 2021, board meeting, after learning he’d subjected female students to unwelcome sexual advances (in exchange, Kahl...

San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre will present “Moana JR.” this weekend, Nov. 15-17, at the SLV Performing Arts Center, located at 7105 Highway 9 in Felton. This heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her...

BOULDER CREEK—The 18-year-old who was killed Saturday at a party at a Boulder Creek residence—Rowan Parham—was described as a man who loved his friends and family, a sentiment that was returned by the people who knew him. “Anyone that knew Rowan, knew that he was...

In a 10-2 decision, a 12-person jury has found Caltrans partly responsible for the 2019 death of 22-year-old pedestrian Josh Howard along Highway 9. In a verdict announced Wednesday afternoon in Santa Cruz County Superior Court after days of deliberation, they set damages at $19.25...

On Friday, April 14, the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the movers and shakers of the city at its annual Community Awards Gala held at Brett Harte Hall at Roaring Camp Railroads from 5-10pm.  In addition to live music and a live...

It’s part drama, part comedy and part horror. It’s the feeling of being a voyeur of a family’s Thanksgiving celebration. And it’s the domino effect of life’s realities interfering with best-laid plans and familial relationships… It’s “The Humans,” and it’s worth seeing. The recipient of...

Community Bridges recently announced the promotion of Dana Wagner, who has been selected as senior program director for Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, marking a full-circle moment in her distinguished career in nutrition and community service. Wagner, a registered dietitian, began her career...