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September 13, 2025

Retired SVPD Lt. wins ‘Top Cop of Oval’ racing series

With a little help and advice from local racing legend Bruce Canepa, retired Scotts Valley Police Lt. John Hohmann cruised to victory last Friday at Ocean Speedway's "Top Cop of the Oval" series.

Bethany soccer falls to Jessup

Despite a first-half goal that netted Bethany University the lead at halftime, William Jessup University overpowered the Bruins, 4-1, in California Conference play on Oct. 9.

The Mountain Gardener: Christmas plants for the aunts

I've barely finished eating leftover turkey a dozen different ways, and already I find myself thinking of all things Christmas.

Shorts: Bethany catcher named player of week

Bethany University catcher Danielle Gomez was named the California Pacific Conference softball Player of the Week for the week of April 19.  

Mountain Charlie Challenge rides on

The annual Mountain Charlie Challenge bicycle race is back for an eighth year after nearly being canceled last spring.

Softball races heat up

Playoffs are nearing in the San Lorenzo Valley IOOF/SLV summer softball league. In the men’s league, the Flingers have proven themselves by starting the season undefeated but have dropped a few games since. Mountain Mechanics and Steelheads are still in a battle for first place in the Co-ed A league. Playoffs are set to begin August 9 and 10. For information: ioofslv.teamopolis.com

Rec softball scores

The spring session of the IOOF San Lorenzo Valley Softball League is in full swing after several rainy weekends forced games to be rescheduled. Here are the current standings.

Nature Friendly: Rincon – the bend in the San Lorenzo River

What is it about a river that loves its bend?

New Faces

• Logan Matthew Cuartilon was born at 4:35 p.m. May 20, 2010, to Lindsey Marie Patterson and Bendoy Earls Cuartilon III of Scotts Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

New Faces

Ally Rebecca Gutierrez was born to Stephanie Louise (Robertson) and Adam James Gutierrez of Scotts Valley at 8:34 p.m. Sept. 24, 2011. She weighed 8 pounds at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

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News Briefs

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...