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September 28, 2025

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SVPD offers tips to enjoy holidays safely

Lightening the load

Buffalo Bills rookie offensive lineman and 2003 San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate Andy Levitre donated $5,000 to San Lorenzo Valley High School to help build stadium lights at the school’s sports complex.

“Comin’ thru: The Golden Age of Women’s Polo 1934 – 1941”

Probably not many people in the area know that during the 1930’s when most women were pretty much in “homemaker status,” there were daring young ladies challenging men at the age-old game of polo! But the secret is now out. Colleen McInerney Meagher and Joan Gilbert Martin have co-authored a book called, “Comin’ thru – The Golden Age of Women’s Polo 1934 – 1941.”

Scotts Valley school custodial manager dies in hospital

UPDATE> A moment of silence to honor Daniel Garcia is planned before the Scotts Valley High varsity football game tonight, Friday, Nov. 12 at Scotts Valley High. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.

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CA Controller calls for volunteers for free tax preparation program

Scotts Valley Water District to replace failing well

Scotts Valley residents will be sippin’ on some fresh new water by the beginning of 2024 thanks to a plan to replace an existing well in May. The old 3B Well is on the decline operationally, and the Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) is preparing...

5 candidates vie for 2 judgeships

Santa Cruz County residents will vote for two seats on the judicial bench June 8.

California declares State Tax Season open

The Franchise Tax Board announced it is accepting 2015 state tax returns for a filing season that extends through April 18, three days beyond the traditional deadline because of a federal holiday.

What’s Going on With Public Works?

This month I’m responding to inquiries about Scotts Valley parks and street maintenance and repairs. City Hall improvements are also in process. 2022 has largely been a rebuilding year in Public Works. In late 2021 the City reinstated the Maintenance Division Manager position. This position...

A Few Things to do in Santa Cruz County

On November 13th, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Leslie Chavez and Sara Clevenger, two of authors of 100 Things to do in Santa Cruz Before You Die.  We met up at Coffee Cat, their favorite cafe in Scotts Valley.  Both Leslie and Sara were quite charming and excited to chat about their new book, which is part of a national series and available in Bookshop Santa Cruz and on Amazon. 

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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,...