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September 13, 2025

Nature Friendly: Animal rescue brings out the best

A tiny fawn lay alone in the middle of the road. For hours, drivers maneuvered around her on the driveway leading to a camp off Zayante Road, ignoring the 4-pound animal with the swollen eyes. No one stopped to help her. They were too busy going to a camp event that day.

Persimmons: perfect fare for garden or kitchen

With the holidays upon us, there’s probably no other tree that typifies the season more than the persimmon. Bright orange fruits peek out between the leafy branches now, but soon, they’ll hang alone like Christmas ornaments.

Letter: A disappointing oversight

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SLV grad places ninth in 50-mile run

Nick Sherrell, an 18-year-old who graduated from San Lorenzo Valley High School in June, finished ninth overall and first in the under-20 age group in the Headlands 50 and Marathon, a trail run in Marin County, on July 16.

Cycling pump track proposed in Scotts Valley

Cyclists may have a new place to ride their bikes if a plan to build a recreational pump track in Scotts Valley comes to fruition.

Datebook

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

Bubb, Abel for SV schools

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Little League teams battle for four All-Star crowns

Three of the five Scotts Valley Little League All-Star teams are rolling through their respective District 39 tournaments, while the 7- and 8-year-olds have already won theirs. Four San Lorenzo Valley Little league teams are vying for crowns, too, making the upcoming weekend one to remember.

Letter: Experience backs McPherson

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News Briefs

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...