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October 2, 2025

Valley People: Twin Lakes pastor brings energy, enthusiasm to county flock

Rene Schlaepfer, senior pastor of Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, has an incredible ability to reach out and transform others with his message about God's unconditional love and grace. He is known for his practical, relevant teaching, and contemporary style as well as for the enthusiasm and high energy he brings to his countywide congregation — which includes many from the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley.

Plain Talk About Food: Jams and jellies and the human heart

I came across the following sentence in a magazine a few years ago in my doctor’s office: “Never stop doing things for others,” I read; “sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their human hearts.”

The Mountain Gardener: Create holiday cheer with a wreath

After a hiatus last year, I again had the pleasure to join my neighbors at their annual wreath-making party. This is the 11th year this group has gotten together “rain or shine” according to hosts Barb Kelly and Martha Radcliffe.

Santa Cruz Trains: Tales of Gold Gulch and Forest Lakes

Contrary to popular belief, the California Gold Rush was not a two-year affair and was not localized to the Sierra foothills; the lust for gold spread to every corner of the state including the slopes of Ben Lomond Mountain.

SLV Water District names new district manager

At the Thursday, Dec. 4 meeting of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, the board of directors announced the hiring of Brian C. Lee as the new district manager.

Student performers take the stage at SVHS, SLVMS

This weekend, student thespians from Scotts Valley High School and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School are offering patrons of the arts one final weekend to catch performances of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” and Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

Knox Roofing receives honor from the Scotts Valley Historical Society

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Warren Knox of Knox Roofing received a commemorative certificate from the Scotts Valley Historical Society for donating a new roof to the historic Scott House.

Obituary: Mariann Molen Rohrkemper

Mariann Molen Rohrkemper

Obituary: John Leroy Smith

John Leroy Smith

Dispatch Log (Dec. 12, 2014)

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

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News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025

Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...