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January 15, 2026

Your Health: The truth about vaccines

I recently tuned in to a local radio station talk show in which the host and a “non-medical doctor” were criticizing vaccinations by citing false information and providing their personal bias. I would like to offer my view of vaccinations.

Commentary: School trustees are listening

The state’s financial woes and their impact on our local school system are by now well-established.

SLV boys come up short against Santa Cruz soccer

The San Lorenzo Valley High boys soccer team fell to Santa Cruz High, 2-1, in a tight, physically played game at home this week.

The Mountain Gardener: Island flora offers lesson in microclimates

Gardening in the Santa Cruz Mountains’ microclimates can be challenging, and it’s no different here in Maui, where I am vacationing.

SLV defeats Scotts Valley on the mats

The San Lorenzo Valley boys wrestling team defeated Scotts Valley High, 48-21, in the final regular-season Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League meet of the season.

Off Hours: Where words fail, music speaks

It was William Congreve (not William Shakespeare) who, in 1697, wrote, “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” Indeed, music is one thread that runs through every culture around the world; researchers have found it an important aspect of civilizations dating back almost as far as the human record.

Sport Shorts: SLV girls hoops stomps Harbor

Three girls scored in double figures as the San Lorenzo Valley girls basketball team defeated Harbor High, 51-33, on Feb. 5.

Letters: Kids should come first

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Roadwork

One week of overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton...

Travelers on Highway 9 in Felton will encounter overnight traffic control beginning Monday, Jan. 12, as part of utility relocation work. Travelers on Highway 9,...