Cougar swimmers win three way meet
The San Lorenzo Valley boys varsity swim teams took home a big win over both Soquel and St. Francis of Watsonville in three-way Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League competition on April 14.
50 years of fairways
When Boulder Creek Men’s Club was founded in 1963 with newly-built Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club as its home course, the redwood-lined links on Big Basin Highway were nine holes in length. A landing strip used by out-of-towners to fly in and golf occupied the space where the back nine stands today. Things have changed – the course was lengthened to 18 holes – but much has remained the same, including the venerable men’s club which celebrates its 50-year anniversary next weekend.
The valleys’ most valuable
Scotts Valley’s Aldin Barrett and San Lorenzo Valley’s Kyle Todd were named Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Most-Valuable Players this week.
Classic win for Kellogg
San Lorenzo Valley High 103-pound freshman wrestler Michael Kraft (right) lost his consolation championship match 4-0 at last weekend’s Coast Classic Wrestling Tournament.
Anniversary: Boulder Creek couple celebrates 70 years
Retired veterinarian Howard Carroll and his wife, Ruth, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Aug. 22 with a celebration at Felton Presbyterian Church.
Sustainable living: Local family takes to farming
San Lorenzo Valley’s local food production is on the verge of a significant boost, thanks to new farmer Ben Beck, his large family’s dedication to sustainable living and a few well-timed opportunities.
Young motorcyclist in hunt for national title
This spring, a dream will come true for local third-grader Hunter Reynolds
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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