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September 16, 2025

National Novel Writing Month to kick off with local events

Do you have a story that you always wanted to write? This November is your chance to join hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and commit your ideas to paper! National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo), a non-profit event founded in 1999 by The Office of Letters and Light, challenges people to write 50,000 words during the month of November.

Special Olympians press on in the gym

Last year, their team name was the Dragons. This year, if Lapa Togotogo has his way, it could be the Frogs.

Falcon football eyes four-peat

For years, the saying in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League football has been that the road to the title runs through Felton, an homage to the success the San Lorenzo Valley Cougars have achieved over many years under longtime head coach Doug Morris.

New city manager sets priorities

 Jenny Haruyama, Scotts Valley’s new city manager who began work July 18, moved her family to the city last weekend.

Obituary: Mark Steven Beck

Mark Steven Beck

Olympic hopefuls take the pitch

The 2012 summer Olympics in London gives many of us a chance to watch sports we don’t typically follow, which for me, includes gymnastics, track and field, and swimming.

Home preparation paramount in busy fire season

With the enduring drought and warm weather approaching, it’s important to plan appropriately for the threat of wildfire.

The Mountain Gardener: Building dog-friendly gardens

Gardens are for people and the pets they love.

Scotts Valley police catch a thief red-handed

Quick response and some patient police work in Scotts Valley last week resulted in a suspected thief being caught almost red-handed.

Santa Cruz County Fair returns with free transit, new attractions

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
Santa Cruz County Fair is set to take place from Sept. 10-14 at the fairgrounds in Watsonville, bringing a week full of entertainment, community celebration and family fun. This year’s event features a lineup of exciting new attractions alongside beloved traditional favorites, all designed...

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News Briefs

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...