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September 26, 2025

SLVUSD board appoints new superintendent

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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,...

St. Philip the Apostle announces the Call of Rev. Katherine B. Doar

St. Philip the Apostle announces the Call of Rev. Katherine B. Doar as their Priest-in -Charge.  Katherine’s first day of ministry was Tuesday 9th June and she led her first worship service during St. Philip’s virtual service on Sunday 14th June.

State of the City in Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley Mayor Donna Lind has released a “State of the City” report, stating that “with hard work and community support, the city’s economy is strengthening and businesses are returning to Scotts Valley.”

Scouts on litter patrol

Taryn Segal and Ariana Davis hold a trash bag as Annie Heinz (right) picks up rubbish along Scotts Valley Drive on Oct. 24 for Make A Difference Day. Quinn Smith helps out in the background. Scotts Valley Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior troops picked up a total of 85 pounds of trash that day. “(It) may not sound like much, but that is about eight cubic yards, which is enough to fill a large dumpster, and that’s quite a lot,” Scotts Valley Public Works Director Ken Anderson said.

Briefs: Beacons light up Highway 17

Beacons light up Highway 17

Gravestone found 300 miles from original resting place

Seven hundred and twenty five miles later, a headstone found in a Felton backyard is safe and sound at its original resting place in Ojai, Calif. thanks to the intrepid research and stick-to-itiveness of three locals.

Navigating PG&E’s public safety power shutoffs

In its second year of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), Pacific Gas and Electric Company has implemented greater organization to inform their customers of these events. PG&E has updated its PSPS procedure to affect fewer customers. It has also pledged to restore almost all...

Boothby sisters blaze past competition, finish 1-2 at SCCAL championships

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When the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League was given the green light to allow the cross country season to proceed, most coaches and students figured they’d get to at least one or two meets, at the most. Six weeks later, and with no reported Covid-19...

Nick of Time gift guide: Word on the Street

In the spirit of the gift-giving season, we asked local residents: “What was the best Christmas gift you have ever given or received?”

Saving sick puppies

The lives of three young dogs, abandoned in a church parking lot hang in the balance as they suffer from a disease that would normally be a death sentence.

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News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025

Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...