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November 10, 2025

Carrying our resiliency into 2021

By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor This year began like many other years—unpredictable but full of promise. What we experienced, managing twin crises, was a test...

Leading through giving

By Janet Janssen, Strictly Business There is no denying this year has left an indelible mark on the community, personally and collectively. Each month, we...

A poem for gardeners

T’was the night before Christmas and all through the garden, The creatures were stirring, the deer got a pardon.  The hummingbird feeders were hung by the...

We must remain united

By Derek Timm, Scotts Valley Mayor Our Scotts Valley Police Officers do so much for our community, and everyone in leadership agrees that we want...

The meaning of our holiday traditions

We all celebrate the holidays in a different way. Each family has its own traditions and warm memories from years gone by. Some of...

‘Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus’

By Colly Gruczelak, Plain Talk About Food Pulling the last tray of maraschino cookies from the oven I noticed that darkness was descending on our...

Stop the bait-and-switch with your tax dollars, save Scotts Valley Police Department

By Scotts Valley Police Officers’ Association  Our fellow community members, tax payers and friends, your dedicated Police Officers’ Association can no longer remain silent about...

Making a holiday wreath

You can have chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at your nose, but what would the holidays be without a...

The effects of alcohol

The holiday season is a wonderful time for family gatherings and festive parties. The presence of alcoholic beverages is especially more prominent as we...

Scotts Valley Community Christmas Tree honoring memory of Christopher Ow

By The Scotts Valley Advocates  The Scotts Valley Community Christmas Tree lit up on Nov. 27, continuing a tradition dating 30 years. The Scotts Valley...

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Holiday Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday Spring Lakes Park’s third annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from...