The computer that changed a life
Christina Bakanoff-Adams started showing signs of multiple sclerosis when she was 9 years old. By the time she was 19, she was in a wheelchair.
Bucking the trends
When Andy Brewer was laid off from his job in 2008, his son was only 4 months old and he had just bought a home in Boulder Creek.
Local students tune up for show
A group of actors from San Lorenzo Valley High School sing and dance during the performance of their spring musical, “A Chorus Line,” last weekend at the school’s Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton.
Hopeful Haiti
While the country of Haiti remains in shambles after a Jan. 12 earthquake, its people are in high spirits, say two locals who recently spent two weeks aiding the island nation.
Valley People: SV Rotary posts roadside signs
The Rotary Club of Scotts Valley last week posted nine signs near schools around town that read: “Drive Carefully ... Protect Our Children.”
Gymnastics academy opens doors in Scotts Valley
It’s obvious Vernon Vargas loves what he does — teaching kids the arts of acrobatics that seem to defy gravity.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
