Cyclists relate cross country adventure
Charles Dickens once wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” and that simple phrase may best describe a cross-country cycling road trip taken by Boulder Creek’s Daniel McDonough and friend James Schimmel during the summer and early fall.
The Mountain Gardener: Living wall shouts love at every turn
I designed other parts of this garden, but this area was all hers. She'd been interested in cactus and succulents for a long time before deciding to combine her passion for these plants and her love of gardening to a problem spot in the garden. The results are jaw-dropping impressive and I was honored to visit this garden and get a private tour.
Scotts Valley barrels into playoffs with win over Santa Cruz
Senior running back Jake Rehnberg broke 2,000 yards on the season with a 43-carry, 275 yard effort, to lead Scotts Valley High School to a third consecutive blowout win heading into tonight’s Central Coast Section playoff game.
Let’s go fishin’: Baitfish flood the Bay
Cycles in nature prevail while anchovies make a come back. Every time I think I have figured out a pattern in nature I get served a does of reality.
Your Health: The down-low on pain relief medication
Does your back ache? Do you have a headache, toothache or sprained ankle? What medication should you choose for pain relief?
Falcon boys take first league title; Four local teams qualify for section meet
The Scotts Valley High School boys cross country team defeated all comers, including a push by perennial powerhouse Aptos High School, to capture its first Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title in school history.
Falcons roll Harbor on homecoming
On Friday night under the lights, a fired up Falcons varsity football team concluded Scotts Valley High’s festive homecoming week with a 60-28 win over visiting Harbor High on Friday, Nov. 8.
News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026
SLV Middle School presents ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre will present “Shrek The Musical JR.” with performances Nov. 6-15 at...
















