Felton Bible Church to host school clean-ups
Felton Bible Church recently announced that it is seeking volunteers to participate in a series of clean-up and improvement projects at local schools during the month of August.
Death notice: Elaine (Crittendon) Skloot
Elaine (Crittendon) Skloot, 77, mother-in-law of Ben Lomond resident Diana Rudrow, died in Fremont on March 2. A private celebration of life is planned for Saturday, March 16, at Elliston Vineyards in Sunol. Contributions in Ms. Skloot’s name may be sent to HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, 2500 Mowry Ave., Ste 130, Fremont, CA 94538.
Ruth Hinkle Brunner — Dec. 13, 1919 — Aug. 6, 2012
A memorial service will be Sept. 29 in San Francisco for a Scotts Valley woman who was a pioneer for women’s rights in athletics.
Soil expert shares with Japanese farm in Bonny Doon
A noted expert in soil biology traveled from Pennsylvania to a 22-acre natural farm in Bonny Doon last week for a meeting of minds concerning soil health and its effects on organic growing.
Obit: Bob Cocilova June 9 1943 to May 6, 2014
Bob Cocilova, 70, died May 6 at his home after a long battle with kidney cancer.
Scuba shop opens doors in Scotts Valley
Given the amount of natural beauty that Santa Cruz County offers on dry land alone, it can be easy to forget that the region sits on the doorstep of one of the world’s premier diving locations.
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...
Dead body found in Zayante area
A dead body was found Wednesday morning in the Zayante area, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded around 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 12 to the area of E. Zayante Road and E. Creek Road after receiving a report of a deceased...
Bill Kelly Feb. 1, 1928 —Oct. 23, 2011
A remembrance service is planned in Scotts Valley to celebrate the life of retired Scotts Valley pastor Bill Kelly, who died in Santa Rosa at the age of 83.
Game on: Scotts Valley blanks St. Francis in first county football game of pandemic
By Juan Reyes, Staff Reporter
The Scotts Valley High football team on March 11 shut out St. Francis High, 12-0, at Santa Cruz High School in the county’s first football game of the 2021 pandemic-impacted season.
Scotts Valley coach Louie Walters, who had previously retired at...
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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