Rival Cardinals end Falcons’ win streak
Through nine league games, the Scotts Valley Falcons girl’s soccer team had not tasted defeat, and in eight of those contests the Falcon defense was near perfect, allowing just one goal.
Taking Steps to Economic Recovery
Last Friday, we hosted a Zoom webinar for local businesses to share experiences, lessons learned, and plans for the future as businesses transition to each stage of reopening. The City’s goal was a business-led discussion on what safety measures can and should be taken...
Town Center developer exits
In a terse, two-sentence email to Scotts Valley City Manager Jenny Haruyama on Monday, the latest proposal to build a Town Center at the old Skypark Airport skidded to a halt.
Datebook
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Nature Friendly: Romance in the redwoods
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts may turn to romance and courtship, but did you know that at the same time of the year, Mother Nature has started her own dating service? Although the forests might look the same, there’s a lot of hanky-panky going on out there.
The Mountain Gardener: Create a garden that suits your circle of life
A garden is the perfect example of the circle of life. A garden is nature's way of taking and giving back life to the earth. A garden represents the infinite nature of energy.
Ben Lomond man wins $25K with hole-in-one
On June 19, Ben Lomond resident Justin Russell received a $25,000 check — his prize for shooting a hole-in-one May 18 at Seascape Golf Club in Aptos.
Commentary: Measure N offers most stable future for Lompico’s water
I am a 24-year resident of Lompico, and would like to thank voters for electing and re-electing me as a Director of the Lompico County Water District (LCWD) in 2008 and 2012.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...