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Scotts Valley
July 2, 2026

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SLV boys hoops tops St. Francis

SV defeats SLV after tournament success

Scotts Valley High School’s wrestling team defeated San Lorenzo Valley 54-27 on Tuesday, Jan. 15 following a successful weekend at regional tournaments.

Girls softball looks to grow league

Girls softball sign-ups in the San Lorenzo Valley have been extended until the end of January as league organizers make a push to grow the league.

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SLV cheer squad takes first

Your Health: Winter respiratory infection advice

The winter respiratory, cold and flu season is upon us. I have seen quite a spike in visits to urgent care by people suffering from coughs, nasal and sinus congestion, sore throats and generalized achiness. 

New Faces

- Emma Michelle Robles was born to Lindsey Danielle (Biddle) and Daniel Jason Robles of Boulder Creek at 3:57 p.m. Dec. 23, 2012, at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces.

Valley Neighbors: From the South to the skies

Lynda Powell, of Ben Lomond, grew up in the Deep South in the 1950s and ’60s and witnessed the many horrors of segregation. Her interest in racial equality began at a young age when she saw how black people in the county were treated as second-class citizens.

The Mountain Gardener: Create a green wall in your garden

Winter is a great time to daydream about future gardens — the garden that could be or the garden of your dreams.

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.

Commentary: Promising future develops in Scotts Valley

When reflecting upon the state of the city — like the Roman god Janus, for whom January was named — one must look to the future and the past. Scotts Valley is fortunate to have had a good past year, and I know you share my confidence that the upcoming year will be memorable, as well.

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