The Mountain Gardener: Better blueberries
Blueberries: the wonder food. Each morsel is a powerhouse of nutrition and antioxidants.
Letter: More openness needed in library discussion
EDITOR, Last evening, I participated in the open meeting for the new library in Scotts Valley. It was clear that the financials were already determined, including the cost of the building and the basic elements inside. The ideas of things wished for are simply empty wishes in the acknowledged lack of funding.
It’s the law: When the law loses its appeal
As a litigator, I go to trial once or twice a year, but the vast majority of civil cases are settled through mediation these days. In mediation, there is no judge or jury, just a mediator who makes no decisions. It is his or her job to steer both parties to a resolution that is acceptable to both, even if it isn’t precisely what either party wanted.
Surf team defeats Harbor for first win
The Santa Cruz Mountains Surf Team, made up of athletes from Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley and St. Francis high schools, earned a victory against Harbor High of Santa Cruz in its second contest of the season.
SLV wrestler places second at state
San Lorenzo Valley High wrestler Cody Rodebaugh finished just short in his bid to become the first wrestler from Santa Cruz County to repeat as state champion.
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.
It’s one more tough test for Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley High football coach Louie Walters intentionally packed his team’s early-season schedule with quality opponents this year, figuring some early pain in the win-loss column will translate into a tougher Falcons team for the league play to follow.
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...