Scotts Valley library displays local artwork of California
The Scotts Valley Public Library recently launched an all-new art display featuring professional artists who have captured the beauty of California in their paintings.
Behind the lens: Boulder Creek filmmaker examines schools
Prolific Boulder Creek filmmaker Bob Gliner was disenchanted by the negative picture painted by the 2010 documentary “Waiting for Superman.” The critically acclaimed film directed by Davis Guggenheim showed one side of the plight of public education in the United States, including some of the vast problems in inner-city schools in Washington, D.C.
California State Parks begins pile burning through April
California State Parks has begun burning piles in various State Parks in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.
Burning began Jan. 5, with conditions dependent on the weather, and will continue as it is safe and there is predicted weather that will facilitate smoke dispersal.
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Local teenager heading to National Motocross Championship
Sam Martin is not your average high school student. At 16, Martin, who grew up in Ben Lomond, has qualified for Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championship. After placing first in several amateur youth competitions, Martin, 16, received an invitation to the National Championship. Sam will participate in the 125cc and 250cc in his age group during the races from July 30 to August 4 in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a...
