The Mountain Gardener: Say hello to a new year in the garden
It's a humbling experience to read some of my past columns celebrating New Year’s. Once you write something down, it's there forever. Like a social media post, it can haunt you. I've set such lofty goals for myself over the years.
Young rider wins motorcycle race
A San Lorenzo Valley High senior crossed the finish line first in the prestigious SCORE Baja 1,000 motorcycle race on the Baja California peninsula last month.
School safety in Scotts Valley
Unspeakable tragedy has descended upon Newtown, Conn., and our nation is left once again pondering the aftermath of a senseless school shooting. Parents and students are understandably shaken, while police and school officials review their emergency protocols and ask “Are we doing enough?”
Valley Neighbors: Scotts Valley organization provides aid to needy
From supplying water pump bicycles to undeveloped countries to empowering impoverished women and orphans, Bob Pagett, the founding president of Scotts Valley-based Assist International, learned about giving at an early age.
The Mountain Gardener: Plants play starring role in holiday traditions
We all celebrate the holidays in different ways.
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...

















