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April 9, 2026

Slawinski auctions arrive at the Drive

The Slawinski Auction Co. settled into its new home on Scotts Valley Drive to a crowded public sale, complete with refreshments, balloons and sunshine this week.

Tour of California route announced

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong will pedal through the Santa Cruz Mountains for a second consecutive year this spring as part of the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race.

Veterinarian turns passion into profession

On a regular workday, veterinarian Cori Phinn can be found gallivanting with horses.

New Briefs

Community Television of Santa Cruz County now streams its three channels online. The channels, which carry community meetings, events and programming, can be seen at www.communitytv.org.

Rain, new sidewalk delay Bean Creek construction

Heavy January and early February rains have slowed construction of bike lanes and a sidewalk on Bean Creek Road in Scotts Valley, pushing the completion date back.

Valley People: Freshman wins speech contest

San Lorenzo Valley High School freshman Haley Nolan won the annual high school speech contest put on by the San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Club on Feb. 3 at the high school.

Scotts Valley pastor aids Haiti

Dan Bowman is not your typical family pastor. The youthful 39-year-old is stylish, tattooed and has a Black Eyed Peas song as his ringtone.

Business Notes: Curves to host March food drive

Curves, a women’s gym in Felton, will collect nonperishable food and cash throughout March and donate them to local food banks to help families in need.

City Council lukewarm on 2-1-1 hotline

The Scotts Valley City Council said last week it might not have the money to help pay for a countywide hotline that would quickly connect residents to community services, volunteer centers, suicide prevention and disaster relief.

Speed dating to spice up the valley

Nick Naccari wants to spice up what he sees as a slow social scene in the San Lorenzo Valley with some speed dating.

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