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April 9, 2026

Talk about money: What exactly is a school bond?

Bonds will be the subject of much discussion over the coming months as Scotts Valley Unified School District asks voters for permission to borrow $35 million to rebuild its aging middle school.

Out And About: Last night on tap for dinner murder mystery

Food, music and murder, oh my! All this is happening right now in Felton at The Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Rd., where Elf Empire Productions will present the final showing of its current Murder Mystery Dinner Theater.

Scotts Valley falls in playoffs to Sacred Heart

A talented and well-organized Sacred Heart Preparatory School varsity girls soccer team held the Scotts Valley High School girls in check and defeated the Falcons 4-0 on Wednesday at Westmont High School in Campbell.

The Mountain Gardener: Several showy plants to enhance your garden

As I looked out the window at the rain coming down, I thought of all the things I should be doing in the garden.

Datebook

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...