Visiting wineries on the east side of the mountains
This past weekend was the Vintner’s Festival on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and many local private wineries opened their doors to the public for barrel samples and exclusive tastings.
Mountain Charlie Challenge helps schools
Sunny skies and cool mountain temperatures on April 23 provided a perfect day for the 14th annual Mountain Charlie Challenge, a fundraising bicycle ride and community event offering both fun and fitness challenges for all ages.
Former SLV water director profited from his vote, judge rules
A Superior Court judge has ruled against a former director of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, saying that he violated a state conflict of interest law that prohibits elected officials from participating in decisions that result in personal gain.
Nature Friendly: Walk among redwoods
My home is encircled by fairy rings. But before you envision my dog, Bucky, and me hiding out at night to see if the wee little ones will appear, let me explain that these are rings of redwoods.
Building a football foundation
The news that the Scotts Valley Police Athletic League Peewee Falcons won P.A.L.’s 12-team San Jose Football Conference championship in early December was hailed by more than the young players and their parents.
Let’s go Fishin’: Classes release steelhead fry
This past year’s return of steelhead on the San Lorenzo River was good.
New Faces: Oct. 8
Parker Saige Clifton was born to Faith Estell Clifton of Boulder Creek at 9:01 a.m. Sept. 1, 2010, at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces.
Scotts Valley High School Wellness Center opens with focus on mental health
It was a sunny day without a cloud in the sky. Mountain bikers passed along a Glenwood Open Space Preserve trail above Scotts Valley High School to the sound of birds chirping.
In the three years since Mateo Deihl took his life, after experiencing unkind...
Late Papers
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President of SVEF runs for city council
Scotts Valley City Council race is shaping up to be between two incumbent city council members and a political newcomer. Scotts Valley resident Derek Timm will be running against current city council member Stephanie Aguilar and Mayor Jim Reed for one of two available seats in this year’s election.
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...