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October 2, 2025

Cycling pump track proposed in Scotts Valley

Cyclists may have a new place to ride their bikes if a plan to build a recreational pump track in Scotts Valley comes to fruition.

Your Health: Tips for healthy travel

Traveling soon? Here’s some travel advice.

The Mountain Gardener: Learn about drought tolerant plants at faire

Without a doubt, the most requested item I'm asked in the design process is to include low water-use plants and garden solutions that are low maintenance. We live in the west where rainfall occurs predominantly from late fall through late spring and the amount and duration vary tremendously. Whether you live in the shade or the sun, it's a smart idea to keep water costs down in the summer and to preserve this natural resource.

New faces

- Twins Rory Patrick Van Lanen and Riley Robert Van Lanen were born at 12:40 and 12:41 p.m. respectively on June 5, 2013 to Kassi Lynn and John Christopher Van Lanen of Scotts Valley. Rory weighed 4 pounds, 9 ounces and Riley weighed 2 pounds, 3 ounces at Dominican Hospital.

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.

Plain talk about food: In search of the perfect muffin

It was in the 1980’s when I discovered a famous Seattle coffee shop’s giant “banana nut muffins.”  Instantly, I became addicted.

Little League roundup

San Lorenzo Valley Little League

Sports shorts

Softball champs crowned

State champ!

 

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News Briefs

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,...