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November 4, 2025

SLV alum in Santa Cruz Oct. 16

Former SLV resident Ian Harris believes in absolute scientific fact. Everything else is simply grist for the comedy mill. Want proof? Check out his one-man show, ExtraOrdinary, a fascinating and funny mix of spot-on impressions, skepticism and critical thinking,

County Fair winners

Brewmasters and and 4-H members won prizes at the Santa Cruz County Fair Sept. 14-18.

Boulder Creek teen designs KAZU water bottle

Recent San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate and Boulder Creek resident Cooper Smith will have his digital art featured on a limited-edition water bottle to be given as thank-you gifts during public radio station KAZU’s fall membership campaign.

Record Music at Skypark attendance in 2016

As the final Music at Skypark free concert day approaches, event sponsor Kiwanis of the Valleys estimates this year will close out as record year for the event and for its donations to music programs at local schools.

SLV teen tackles challenges of juvenile arthritis one day at a time

Mia Brees, like her family name, displays the strength and persistence of a summer breeze, with gentleness and warmth.

One “Poke Mom” embraces Pokemon Go game with kids

Has the subject of the latest craze to hit smartphones, Pokémon Go come up at your house? If you have seen groups of people of various ages gathered together in a certain spot and staring down at their phones, then this is what a typical group of Pokemon players looks like.

St. Philips Episcopal Church in Scotts Valley celebrates 10 years of blessings

The congregation at St. Philips Episcopal Church in Scotts Valley has found many occasions to count its blessings.

Scotts Valley offers independent study options

There is no support program for home schooling in the Scotts Valley Unified School District, but it does enroll a small number of kindergarten-eighth grade students in its Independent Study program.

Baymonte Christian Schools offers parents option

For some home-schooling parents who decide to transition back to a classroom setting, Scotts Valley’s Baymonte Christian School has become an option, officials of the private kindergarten through eighth grade school said.

SLV offers several ‘home schooling’ options

For many families in the San Lorenzo Valley, the first week of school brought significant changes in home settings as well as classrooms. For more than 200 students in the SLV Unified School District, many school hours are spent at home or in neighbors’ homes working independently and with parents.

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...