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October 31, 2025

Retired SVPD Lt. wins ‘Top Cop of Oval’ racing series

With a little help and advice from local racing legend Bruce Canepa, retired Scotts Valley Police Lt. John Hohmann cruised to victory last Friday at Ocean Speedway's "Top Cop of the Oval" series.

Plain Talk About Food: Breads rising and baking in Felton

My La Cloche dome bread baker has been relegated to the garage ever since the smells from I Rise Bakery’s owner, Gardner Lund’s sourdough wheat bread reached my nostrils as I was passing Felton Feed Store a few days ago.

Nature Friendly: A river runs through us

I am so glad to announce that this year the San Lorenzo Valley Water District has again awarded me a grant for six “Watershed Nature Walks.” Our first guided walk will feature Daniel Williford, Henry Cowell State Park interpreter, and Laurie Egan, stewardship coordinator for the Coastal Watershed Council.

Valley people

Becker named to Dean's List

SVHS wrestler aims for second national title in one year

Winning has become a way of life this year for Scotts Valley High wrestler Domino Parrish as her sensationally successful season has taken her well beyond the local competition to being considered among the elite high school wrestlers nationwide.

Your Health: Preventing osteoporosis takes a lifestyle change

Osteoporosis literally means "bones with holes.” It occurs from bone losing calcium faster than it can be replaced. New bone creation doesn't keep pace with the removal of old bone. The bone is weaker, less dense, and easier to break than healthy bone.

San Lorenzo Valley Museum Hosts Fundraiser at Scopazzi’s

BOULDER CREEK — Scopazzi’s Restaurant will host the annual San Lorenzo Valley Museum Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, June 19. The event’s proceeds will benefit the San Lorenzo Valley Museum in Boulder Creek.

Datebook

- 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.

New Faces

Tyson Rylan Jordanwas born to Brienne Michelle Ruscoe and Skyler Steven McQueen of Ben Lomond at 2:43 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. He weighed 7 pounds.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...