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Scotts Valley
September 13, 2025

Festive SLV homecoming despite loss

Despite a loss, a day full of homecoming smiles, including a ceremony to honor Preston Boomer, the longtime science teacher who retired last spring after 56 years at his post, completed a spirit-filled homecoming for San Lorenzo Valley High School.

Your Health: Many upper-respiratory infections are best treated by time

There are many misperceptions about the appropriate use of antibiotics for the treatment of upper-respiratory infections.

Felton martial artist receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

Alex Ross, owner of Santa Cruz Mountain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Friday, Aug. 8 at his Felton academy.

Gardener: Infuse your garden with complementary colors

I don't know about your plans for the summer, but I'll be sticking close to home. What with the price of gas and groceries, I'm planning a couple of camping trips in our great state. I guess you could say I'm going to be enjoying a "staycation."

Punt, pass and kick with Joe Nedney

While the National Football League lockout has fans and players alike wondering what to do, 49ers kicker Joe Nedney took some of his newly acquired free time to spend with a group of kids from Vine Hill Elementary School. A batch of a dozen or so kids from Vine Hill won a raffle to participate in the punt, pass and kick day with Nedney in Scotts Valley at Skypark this weekend.

Let’s go fishin’: Baitfish flood the Bay

Cycles in nature prevail while anchovies make a come back. Every time I think I have figured out a pattern in nature I get served a does of reality.

Letter: Best kind of experience

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Poetry Corner: The Rains Return (to Santa Cruz County)

The Rains Return (to Santa Cruz County)

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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...