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September 14, 2025

Cycling pump track proposed in Scotts Valley

Cyclists may have a new place to ride their bikes if a plan to build a recreational pump track in Scotts Valley comes to fruition.

Your Health: Tips for healthy travel

Traveling soon? Here’s some travel advice.

Healthy living: Healthy frozen summer treats

Summer heat inspires cravings for foods that are cool and refreshing, which too often means sugary popsicles, ice cream, and oversized smoothies. This summer, cool down and stay healthy with homemade, portion-perfect popsicles. Both kids and adults will love these!

Little League Roundup

Teams in Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley little league competed in the District 39 Tournament of Champions for the past two weeks.

New faces

- Twins Rory Patrick Van Lanen and Riley Robert Van Lanen were born at 12:40 and 12:41 p.m. respectively on June 5, 2013 to Kassi Lynn and John Christopher Van Lanen of Scotts Valley. Rory weighed 4 pounds, 9 ounces and Riley weighed 2 pounds, 3 ounces at Dominican Hospital.

Plain talk about food: In search of the perfect muffin

It was in the 1980’s when I discovered a famous Seattle coffee shop’s giant “banana nut muffins.”  Instantly, I became addicted.

Datebook

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

The Mountain Gardener: Learn about drought tolerant plants at faire

Without a doubt, the most requested item I'm asked in the design process is to include low water-use plants and garden solutions that are low maintenance. We live in the west where rainfall occurs predominantly from late fall through late spring and the amount and duration vary tremendously. Whether you live in the shade or the sun, it's a smart idea to keep water costs down in the summer and to preserve this natural resource.

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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...