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April 19, 2025

SLV graduates win scholarships, awards

Seniors graduating Friday, June 12, from San Lorenzo Valley High School, Coast Redwood High School for independent-study, and homeschool won scores of scholarships, awards and other honors announced at the school’s annual awards ceremony.

Telethon raises $56K for schools

A telethon to support high school sports and music programs in Santa Cruz County netted more than $56,000 in pledges last week.

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Students propose U.S. boost education support

Four Santa Cruz County high school students, including two from San Lorenzo Valley, urged increased federal funding for schools and teachers in a presentation to U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo at Scotts Valley City Hall.

Scotts Valley avoids layoffs

The city of Scotts Valley has escaped layoffs — for now — despite lower revenues to the general fund after the half-cent Measure C sales tax dropped to a quarter-cent last year.

Highway 236 closure slated for June 22

Motorists should expect intermittent delays of 20 to 30 minutes on Highway 236 in Boulder Creek next week as Caltrans replaces culverts near Oak Avenue between China Grade Road and Highway 9.

Japanese likely to acquire Aviza after Chapter 11 filing

Aviza Technology of Scotts Valley, faced with declining sales of its semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and debt troubles, has a deal for a Japanese manufacturer to acquire most of its assets after it filed this week for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Watch for tickets on private roads

Drivers on 14 privately owned and maintained streets in Scotts Valley can now get parking tickets.

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Rotary fundraiser brings in $500

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Scotts Valley youth sports leagues fear fee hikes could drive them...

Simmering tensions between the City of Scotts Valley and youth sports leagues over proposed fees hikes boiled over during the April 2 regularly scheduled...