Guest Column | Santa Cruz County Saw Major Changes in 2022
As I reflect on 2022, it’s difficult to imagine another year that brought as much change to Santa Cruz County in terms of policymaking and planning. As we continued recovering from the CZU Fire and Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of Supervisors completed a number...
TherapyWorks | The Importances of Suicide Prevention and Awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were almost 50,000 suicide deaths in the U.S. in 2022. That's the highest number ever recorded by the CDC.
The good news is that suicide is preventable. While...
Prop.51 is key to SV Middle School gym
Proposition 51 will provide badly needed state grant funds to school districts all over the state, and will continue the successful School Facility Program – one of California’s most successful state and local partnerships.
Opinion February 28th
We support Measure S for our local schools! The Valley Women’s Club is a long-standing civic organization based in the SLV with goals of community action, awareness and leadership in environmental, educational, social, and political concerns that affect the health and welfare of the San Lorenzo Valley and our community.
Finance | Small Corporations in Financial Planning
“I selected an S Corporation to safeguard my personal assets through limited liability protection while enjoying pass-through taxation, allowing business profits to flow directly to my individual tax return and avoiding the double taxation faced by C Corps.”—Marwan Mezher
Many taxpayers build lasting companies with...
Finance | Investing Strategies in President Trump’s Economy
“or a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” —Winston S. Churchill
Trump imposed tariffs that Yale’s Budget Lab averages at 18.3%—way higher than 2% under Biden....
Dear Editor,
Kudos to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and Gateway Bible Church who partnered together on the recent Light Up the Night Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. What a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season. On a beautiful December evening there was something for everyone to enjoy, from a carriage ride on a wagon pulled by a pair of Clydesdales , to wonderful music provided by Gateway Bible Church choir, the Scotts Valley Middle School choir, voice students of Bobbie Ward, and other groups including Victorian carolers, musicians, and dancers, all providing top notch festive entertainment. The time and effort put into this great event was much appreciated and seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by the community. Thank you to those who worked so hard to make this event such a success.
News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026
SLV Middle School presents ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre will present “Shrek The Musical JR.” with performances Nov. 6-15 at...













