Scotts Valley gets first synthetic playing turf
The city of Scotts Valley will soon have its first artificial playing turf for multiple purpose use for student athletes, youth and adults.
Eat Food, Not Nutrients
I am a huge fan of Michael Pollan, journalist, activist, and author of numerous books, including The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food. Eleven years ago, he won me over when I read his piece in the New York Times Magazine, called Unhappy Meals. Pollan's essay had a profound impact on me and was one of my inspirations for becoming a nutrition coach. He writes about food in a way that makes sense and simplifies the seemingly overwhelming and over complicated topic of what we should eat. In a nutshell, Pollan advises us to eat food, not nutrients. I live by this principle and teach my clients to do the same.
Local football teams make strong showing on 2010 All SCCAL team
The Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley High school football programs had an abundance of players make the 2010 All-Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League team. San Lorenzo Valley won the league title outright for the first time in six years and saw its trifecta of offensive weapons named Co-Offensive Players of the Year. Also, head coach Doug Morris was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 6-0 record in the SCCAL.
Local group seeks new athletics facility for SVHS
Though it may prove to be a long process, the wheels are turning on a plan that — if realized — would provide Scotts Valley High School with a state-of-the-art sports complex.
Renovations complete at Mama Mia’s
Mama Mia’s in Felton received a much-needed face-lift, after being in business for nearly 20 years.
Saturday is River Clean-up Day
The 31st Annual San Lorenzo Valley River and Road Clean-up, organized by The Valley Women’s Club is Saturday, Sept. 16, at locations in Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond and Felton, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why blue is so valued in the garden
While harvesting blueberries at a friends’ garden I started thinking of the color blue and why it appeals to all of us gardeners. I was taking care of this fabulous garden while the owners were out of town so I had a lot of time to enjoy all of the plants including the blue flowering ones.
Santa Cruz County Friday Night Live (FNL) Youth in Action Summit (YAS) Virtual Event and Summer Internship
Santa Cruz County Friday Night Live (FNL) invites all youth entering grades 6-12 to join us at our Youth In Action Summit of 2020; a FREE, interactive networking and skill building event led by the youth of Friday Night Live. This two-day virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform on Tuesday July 21st and 22nd from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Space is limited, and registration is required. https://forms.gle/4Wa9yrJ8LLyLWr39A.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
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