Children learn basics at SLV Sports Camp
Photos from the Valley Sports Camp at San Lorenzo Valley High School and Middle School. The camp is run by the Mercer brothers.
Nature Friendly: A river runs through us
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world's great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs. I am haunted by waters.”
Cougar boys, girls win at Mt. Sac
Both the San Lorenzo Valley High School boys and girls teams won Division IV team titles at the world’s largest cross country invitational, the Mt. Sac invite.
Girls volleyball reaches semifinals
The Scotts Valley varsity girls volleyball team advanced to the semifinals of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League tournament with two wins this week.
The Mountain Gardener: Several showy plants to enhance your garden
As I looked out the window at the rain coming down, I thought of all the things I should be doing in the garden.
Scotts Valley tennis player to play in senior world championships
Scotts Valley’s Judy Newman has been slipping and sliding on a clay court surface in town for the past several months as she prepares for the International Tennis Federation Senior World Championships.
Photos | Santa Cruz Mountains’ Makers Market showcases local talent
Though a few clouds seemed to stand almost static in the afternoon sunshine in Felton, a pleasant breeze coursed through the wild grasses at Hallcrest Vineyards during the 11th annual Makers Market on Sunday. The community event celebrates art and music in the Santa...
The Mountain Gardener: Create holiday cheer with a wreath
After a hiatus last year, I again had the pleasure to join my neighbors at their annual wreath-making party. This is the 11th year this group has gotten together “rain or shine” according to hosts Barb Kelly and Martha Radcliffe.
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...