SLV runners battle flu to make state meet
The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion San Lorenzo Valley boys cross country team fought through a flu bug that struck the team last week to qualify for the state championship meet.
Soquel outguns Cougars in water polo showdown
In a matchup between the top two girls water polo teams in the Tri-County Athletic League, the undefeated Soquel Knights (16-6, 13-0 TCAL) wore down the San Lorenzo Valley High School Cougars in a 15-9 battle for the top spot in league.
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.
Scotts Valley native wows in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competition
A Scotts Valley native has his sights set on bringing home the Season Six championship from the hit TV show “American Ninja Warrior.”
The Mountain Gardner: Make sunsets even more magnificent with peach, orange garden varieties
Enjoying a spectacular sunset on a warm evening in the summertime is one of life’s simple pleasures.
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...
