Cougars make quick work of Pirates
The San Lorenzo Valley boys’ volleyball team rolled over the Harbor Pirates in three quick games winning 25-15, 25-18, 25-16 on April 26 at SLV High.
The Mountain Gardener: Bulbs add color to summer garden
A couple of warm days and I'm ready for spring.
UPDATE: Valley football rivals tie, Cougars prevail in tiebreaker
The San Lorenzo Valley High and Scotts Valley High football teams played to a 17-17 tie Saturday, Oct. 24, at SLV, the first tie in the history of the valley rivalry. The all-time series between the teams is now 5-3-1, in favor of SLV.
Parents start SLV youth football league
A new youth football and cheerleading league is on its way to the San Lorenzo Valley.
Your Health: Dispelling myths about flu shots
It's time for me to make my annual plea for everyone to get their flu shot. In today's column, I'd like to answer common questions I hear about influenza and the flu shot.
Nature Friendly: Good news about our great outdoors
My friendship with Judge Jeff Almquist, former supervisor for District 5, goes back many years to when he and many of us worked together on logging issues, even traveling to Sacramento to speak before the Board of Forestry. He is that rare person who has the ability to see both sides.
Mountain Community Theater Takes On ‘August: Osage County’
The current production of the Mountain Community Theater “ain’t for sissies” to paraphrase Betty Davis. Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County, winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, explodes on stage with a dysfunctional family three generations deep.
Your Health: Summer safety takes many forms
Over the years of my emergency and urgent-care career, I’ve dealt with many injuries and illnesses seen commonly during the summer. I’d like to share some of my thoughts on making this a safe season for everyone.
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...