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Students in the San Lorenzo Valley (SLV) have firsthand knowledge of the devastation fire can leave behind. Fire safety and fire prevention in their community, now more than ever, are a top priority. Thanks to a federal grant, the community has access to specialized education...

“Morning,” says a California Highway Patrol officer, blocking Highway 9 traffic at the entrance to Boulder Creek, to passersby, just minutes before the Fourth of July festivities were set to begin. As the Boulder Creek Community Church band plays “What I Like About You” by...

The Scotts Valley Skypark community turned out in full force to celebrate the Fourth of July with the annual Independence Day Kids Bike Parade. Under a perfect blue sky, about 50 community members were in attendance as youth and their bikes were led in the...

The passion for supporting Special Olympians was just as strong as ever at this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 26, even though it looked way different than prior incarnations. This year, instead of the steep incline by gnarled Live Oaks beside Highway 17...

City of Scotts Valley will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Fourth of July Parade on Scotts Valley Drive, scheduled from 11am-1pm, featuring decorated floats, vehicles, Scouts Color Guard and a flyover. This year, the parade route has been extended to offer more viewing opportunities,...

The town of Boulder Creek has some longstanding traditions that make it a destination for family celebrations. From the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree to its Halloween festivities, there are plenty of reasons to gather together in this quaint mining town. On Friday, July...

Dr. Emily Miller is not your typical doctor. She treats ear and skin infections, illnesses and diseases, but you won’t find her at any local hospital. The owner of Scotts Valley Veterinary Clinic (SVVC), Miller and her team are celebrating 65 years of being in...

As wildfire season approaches, residents of Corralitos and surrounding areas are invited to attend a free, hands-on community event focused on wildfire safety and neighborhood resilience. The Corralitos Wildfire Resiliency Fair will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 4-6pm at the Corralitos Community Center,...

The phrase “Only the truth is funny” has been uttered in various iterations by famous authors: Sarah Frances Brown, Mark Twain and Jonathan Swift. It is, perhaps, most recently applied to the writings and adventures of one Clay Hausmann. Hausmann, 54, lives in Scotts Valley....

SLV Museum presents ‘Side Track’ exhibition in Felton Opening on June 20 at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton will be the exhibition “Side Track” featuring work by artist Jim Potterton. In fall 2024, Potterton’s work was featured on the...