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Park Hall presents first-ever Monster’s Ball in Ben Lomond

October 23, 2025

Scotts Valley police chief announces retirement after 8 years at the helm

Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returns for 17th year

Santa Cruz County marks fire safety milestone with picnic celebration

Teen-led poetry returns to Santa Cruz County libraries for 3rd year

New Faces

May 12, 2011

David Gabriel Padilla was born at 2:12 p.m. April 25, 2011, to Laura Angelica Castillo and Jose Alfredo Padilla of Scotts Valley. He weighed 8 pounds at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Your Health: Human body statistics

May 12, 2011

I recently had the pleasure of visiting my healthy 95-year-old aunt Grace, and then I thought about my 97-year-old neighbor Vic, and it made me realize just how amazing the human body is to keep functioning for so many years. I am awestruck by this body of ours that began with just two microscopic cells coming together and developing into a complex living organism made up of some 75 trillion cells, many of which have specialized to perform amazing functions, making us the incredible beings that we are.

Mount Madonna claims its vengeance on SLV

May 12, 2011

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.

Datebook

May 12, 2011

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.

Sport Shorts

May 12, 2011

Cougars drop Scotts Valley in rematch

Falcon lacrosse cleans up Aptos for title

May 12, 2011

The Scotts Valley lacrosse team made quick work of their hosts, the Aptos Mariners, winning 14-2 on May 6, at Trevor Dilfer field in Aptos. The victory gave the Falcons the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic league title outright and ensured their placement in the Central Coast Section playoffs.

Cougars and Falcons show well at track finals

May 12, 2011

A host of athletes from San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley high schools qualified for the Central Coast Section championship with strong showings at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League finals on May 7.

Phillies Top D’backs 6-2, Braves Win Battle for First

May 12, 2011

Majors Division

Nature Friendly: Guardian of the rivers and the fish

May 12, 2011

If you do not know what you are looking for, you probably will not find it. I learned that recently as Kristen Kittleson, county fisheries resource planner, and I climbed down a rocky bank to the San Lorenzo River. Immediately she saw a group of lamprey and walked out into the water in her waders to point them out to me.

The Mountain Gardener: Water-saving tips for Water Awareness Month

May 12, 2011

We know that water is a precious and vital resource. Even our bodies are about 60 percent water, and the brain is 70 percent. Less than 1 percent of the water on the Earth, however, is suitable for human consumption. With the population increasing and the water supply staying the same, water conservation indoors and out is important. A well-planned landscape makes water conservation outside the home even easier. Since May is Water Awareness Month, here are some tips to consider.

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Park Hall presents first-ever Monster’s Ball in Ben Lomond

Scotts Valley police chief announces retirement after 8 years at the helm

Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returns for 17th year

Santa Cruz County marks fire safety milestone with picnic celebration

Teen-led poetry returns to Santa Cruz County libraries for 3rd year

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