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April 4, 2026

Vine Hill science fair announces winners

Vine Hill Elementary School in Scotts Valley had its sixth annual science fair last weekend.

Fine art unhatched at SV library

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

After the storm, a glimpse of sun

It’s not always easy being 90.

Search for talent is on in SV

Step aside, American Idol. Aspiring young singers, actors, dancers, musicians and the like have a chance to compete in the annual Search for Talent put on by the Exchange Club of Scotts Valley.

Valley People: Tea party helps Haiti

A tea party hosted by 12-year-old Marina Hallin, a Scotts Valley Middle School student, and Ava Hallin, 9, a Brook Knoll Elementary School student, raised $300 that was sent to the American Red Cross for relief efforts after the disastrous earthquake in Haiti.

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SLV Museum book signing

Stay inside and exercise to beat winter blues

When the days are short and the weather takes a turn for the worse, it’s easy to hang up the workout attire and take to hibernating instead. But with some creativity and motivation, it’s possible to stay active, despite the frosty weather and urge to diet on hot cocoa.

Gymnastics academy to open in Scotts Valley

A gymnastics academy is on the horizon for Scotts Valley.

Tanning salons burned by planned tax

The indoor tanning industry feels it’s getting burned by the federal health care overhaul.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...