SV schools to host budget-solution forums
Scotts Valley Unified School District will host a series of five community forums beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3, intended to address the budget crisis facing schools.
Costumed canines ready for adoption
The Center for Animal Protection & Education will host dog adoptions for those interested in taking home a new canine.
Acapella Youth
Sweet music: The Scotts Valley Middle School choir, directed by Beth Hollenbeck, performs for the Scotts Valley School Board on Oct. 26. The Scotts Valley High School choir, also directed by Hollenbeck, will perform at Sing For Your Life from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St. Other high school choirs will join in, and proceeds will go to support choral programs at the schools. The Scotts Valley Kiwanis club donated the net proceeds of the two Music at Skypark concerts last summer, $7,100, to the Scotts Valley High music program, which could potentially be on the budget chopping block.
Groupon advertising takes hold in valleys
The marketing team at Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center didn’t expect too much of its one-day feature on Groupon.com, a deal-of-the-day Web site that tailors offers to markets in the U.S. and Canada.
Woman busted after trying to mail weed
Scotts Valley police arrested a woman who tried to ship a pound of marijuana to Massachusetts last week. Two days later, police arrested a man they suspect is involved in the cross-country drug operation.
Ex-Scotts Valley mayor publishes second book
The Rev. Glennon Culwell, a longtime Scotts Valley pastor, one of the founding members of Baymonte Christian School and former mayor of Scotts Valley, has penned his second book, “My Life in the Potter’s Hands.”
Scotts Valley student battles leukemia
A month ago, Erick Murai, a 16-year-old Scotts Valley High School varsity football player, was diagnosed with leukemia.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
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