Parmenter leaves SLV baseball in good hands
In 11 years as head baseball coach at San Lorenzo Valley High, Ross Parmenter has spent every spring pushing to rebuild the emphasis on baseball the school. What was once a mighty program for the Cougars had tapered off since he left the area.
Valley Neighbors: Chinese immigrant makes his way in America
David Kuo, of Scotts Valley, has led a life with seasons of great joy and great challenges.
Talk about money: Savings accounts don’t necessarily pay off
Once upon a time, honest, hardworking Americans who didn’t want to gamble with their money could put it in savings or money market accounts and collect a decent amount of interest. When they retired, the interest helped them pay their bills.
The Mountain Gardener: Make your habitat a wildlife habitat, too
One of my resolutions this year is to get my garden certified as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
Staying sharp
San Lorenzo Valley High School athletes practice during the summer to keep sharp.
Datebook
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Untarnished etiquette: Holiday etiquette missteps can be avoided
It’s Christmas. It’s a special time of year and a very stressful time. So much is expected of us in about a month. To relieve a little bit of tension, here are some protocol and etiquette guidelines, which may be helpful in avoiding some of the typical holiday faux pas.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...