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Scotts Valley fireworks the only show in town

Fire sweeps through Bethany cafeteria

A three-alarm fire gutted most of the Bethany University cafeteria building Tuesday night, June 16.

County board to meet Thursday in SV

The Santa Cruz County Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at Scotts Valley City Hall for what is listed as a "retreat meeting."

Vandals cause SV skate park closure

The Scotts Valley Skate Park will be closed for three days after nearly a dozen graffiti markings were found in the park on Monday morning.

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.

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Scotts Valley-based Gromshells claim 3rd straight national championship

Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” Based on that quote, the...