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Ben Lomond resident Rick Moran, 74, served on a U.S. Navy “fast attack” submarine in the Gulf of Tonkin. No, not during the “Incident” that caused America to become more ensnared in combat in Vietnam and the surrounding region in the middle of last...

The County of Santa Cruz recently announced its designation as a Clean California Community, a recognition that highlights local efforts to reduce litter, beautify public spaces and inspire community pride. Through this designation, Santa Cruz County will continue its commitment to cleaner streets, healthier neighborhoods...

Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club teams recently had an outstanding weekend on the field, bringing home multiple championships from two major Halloween tournaments—the Fremont Kick-or-Treat and the Morgan Hill Thriller. Teams from across the region competed in these spirited events, many in full...

There’s a special kind of magic stirring at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School this fall; one filled with feathers, laughter and lessons about what it means to be different. Beginning Nov. 14, the SLV Theater Department will proudly present “HONK! JR.,” a contemporary, musical...

The 40th Annual Mountain Affair was a resounding success, raising $28,500 to support Mountain Community Resources (MCR), the San Lorenzo Valley’s local family resource center founded by the community in 1982. Hosted on Oct. 24 at the Highlands Park Senior and Community Center, the sold-out...

With their bubbly personalities and bright clothing, you might not immediately peg the Fillhardts as Halloween people. But last month, the residents of Scotts Valley’s classic suburban Skypark subdivision—dad Nathan, 41, mom Jodie, 39, and daughter Elizabeth, 9—outdid all their neighbors when it came to...

After more than a decade of guiding the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce through some of the most challenging years in local history, Executive Director Danny Reber is stepping into what he calls his “dream job”—leading Valley Churches United (VCU), a beloved local nonprofit...

Jeri Kievlan is the founder and head coach of the Santa Cruz Mountains Renegades, a competitive youth fastpitch softball program in Santa Cruz County. The program was created by Kievlan to provide a year-round feeder program for girls 12 and under to develop their skills...

On Friday, Oct. 31, trick-or-treaters of all ages will be heading out for Halloween fun. To make sure the evening stays safe for everyone on the roads, Scotts Valley Police Department is reminding those who are going out for parties or celebrations to have...

Not since the early-’90s has Scotts Valley been buoyed by so much potential for change, while facing so much risk to the surrounding environment due to expected development. The plans to remake downtown suggest sleek, new buildings reminiscent of upper-middle-class areas of Cupertino, or the...