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September 11, 2025

Donation makes science come alive

When Professor Gigglesnort started talking last week, the children in Barbara Martinez’s first-grade class fell silent as they listened to the sock-puppet’s explanation of the mass of several objects.

Ben Lomond ‘natural’ still singing

Sixteen-year-old Taylor Rae Vencill of Ben Lomond said she started singing as soon as she learned how to talk.

Lompico Water considers merger with SLV

After a year of shakeups and a strong recommendation by the county grand jury, the Lompico County Water District is exploring a way to merge with the neighboring San Lorenzo Valley Water District.

SLV residents spruce up riverbanks

Thousands of pounds of trash were cleared from the San Lorenzo River and nearby roads by volunteers from the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley last weekend in conjunction with the worldwide Coastal Cleanup.

Family enrichment center to open

The saying “It takes a village to raise a child” is about to take on a whole new meaning.

Second “Mural in a Day” to take shape Saturday

The Regional Artisans Association’s second Scotts Valley Mural in a Day project will be painted this Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 in the Kings Village Shopping Center.

How to spot head lice and eradicate

Head lice are almost as common as a cold with anywhere from 6 to 12 million kids getting it each year and yet there is still a social stigma.

News briefs

The 16th Annual Environmental Town Hall

Taking hold in tough times

Economic times might seem dismal, but that hasn’t stopped a handful of Scotts Valley businesses from successfully opening up shop.

Cuts hit independent study program at SLV

The independent study program at San Lorenzo Valley High School is set for a major change this fall, and program director Wayne Sandles is exasperated.

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Felton Fire Protection District

Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday

Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...