Mount Madonna claims its vengeance on SLV
Last season the Mount Madonna boy’s volleyball team fell in the league finals to San Lorenzo Valley High School, losing their shot at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title. This year the Hawks earned their revenge on the Cougars beating them 25-17, 25-23, 25-21 to capture the league tournament. The game was played May 6 at Aptos High.
The Bank of America robbery, and Scotts Valley pursuit
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 is a day that will be remembered for a long time by Scotts Valley police officers: a day of speed, valor, near-misses, and frustration.
Girls soccer teams ready to strike
The defending Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Champion girls soccer team is on a roll.
Salangsang honored as pitcher of the year
Kendra Salangsang of San Lorenzo Valley High School has been named Pitcher of the Year by Maxine Richards, wife of the late Santa Cruz County softball icon Wayne Richards.
Mountain Gardener: A Beautiful Garden Doesn’t Need A Lot Of Water
Has the hot, dry, windy weather made your garden look like mid-summer? Our meager spring rains have all but disappeared from the soil and what hasn't evaporated the weeds have taken. The local water companies all have water conservation requirements that began last month. I'm getting lots of calls and emails asking for advice about the best way to use water efficiently so the garden doesn't look like the Sahara this summer. I'm helping others redesign their gardens with an eye towards ongoing water conservation.
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...
