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November 2, 2025

Obituary: Kathleen Anne Rauch

Kathleen Anne Rauch

Santa Cruz woman arrested after high-speed chase through Scotts Valley

A high-speed chase ensued in Scotts Valley last Sunday, Dec. 14, resulting in the arrest of a Santa Cruz woman.

SLV Museum in need of Christmas supplies

Supplies ran dry at this year’s children’s craft party at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum. The museum is now seeking donations of Christmas decorations and gift wrap supplies.

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SLV coach receives top honors in league

It’s been a great year for Dave Poetzinger, head coach of the San Lorenzo Valley High varsity football team.

New Faces

Bayla Tamar Baitch, a 6-pound 15-ounce girl, was born to Shayna (Becker) — a Ben Lomond native — and Colten Baitch of Fort Campbell, Tenn. at the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Tenn. She was born on Dec. 11, 2014.

Datebook (Dec. 19, 2014)

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

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.

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