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October 15, 2025

Get Ready for Fall Color

The weather has been perfect for us to have great fall color this year. Because it’s been warm during the day and chilly at...

To Beef or Not to Beef

“I enjoy cooking with wine,  sometimes I even put it in the food I’m cooking.”  - Julia Child Give me a good old American-style beef pot roast,...

Letters to the Editor, Oct. 14

Smolley is the right choice for SLVWD As environmental scientists, we are writing to support Mark Smolley for one of the open seats on the...

4 Common Misconceptions about Depression

October is Depression Awareness Month. The more awareness there is around depression and mental illness, the less stigma there is associated with mental health....

Police Force Serves Community

I was honored to participate in a long-standing Scotts Valley tradition recently, the Annual Scotts Valley Police Formal Inspection. This tradition began in 1978...

Oil, What’s it Good For?

“We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.” - Epicurus While reaching for the mundane bottle of...

A Day in the ER With Dignity Health

The phone rang, and my doctor’s assistant was on the other end. “Janet, our office is not equipped to help you; you must go to...

When Butter Becomes Ghee

This morning, while up to my elbows in potato yeast dough, a voice calling my name came through my opened screen door. It was...

Letters to the Editor, Sept. 16

Kicking the Locals When They are Down  After reading “Work on Mural Starts as Target Opening Date Approaches,” I am highly disturbed by a series...

Thinking Strategically About Our Future

This spring, Scotts Valley City Council held public workshops to discuss the City’s long-standing strategic goals. City Manager Mali LaGoe led the Council through...

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...