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October 23, 2025

New faces

**Lucius Lincoln Niesen was born to Bonnie Joanne (Bowman) and Travis Jeffrey Niesen of Scotts Valley at 10:25 a.m. Nov. 9, 2010. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Datebook

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Your Health: Be wary when animals bite

In my most recent column, I discussed the topic of rabies, especially what one should do if bitten by a possibly rabid animal. Now, I would like to describe animal bites in general.

Scotts Valley schools to poll community about parcel tax

After five public meetings with moderate attendance, the Scotts Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees decided Tuesday, Nov. 16, that it will survey voters in the district about the feasibility of a parcel tax.

Wheeldude: Holiday tips from behind the wheel

Realistically, shopping has mostly replaced the spiritual, religious and ideological roots of the holiday season. The U.S. and western world’s economic well-being hinges on it. Until somebody invents a functional, consumerism-less system that still guarantees prosperity, we must shop. Preferably in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, to avoid gargantuan traffic jams at the malls.

Pack, send it safely during the holidays

Packing and sending gifts is an essential part of the holiday season. But for gifts to arrive safely at their destination, on time and in one piece, it’s imperative that they be shipped in the correct manner.

Gridiron: Cougars in, Falcons out

The San Lorenzo Valley High Cougars completed an undefeated Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League schedule with a win over Harbor High and face Menlo School of Atherton in a first round playoff matchup on Saturday.

Off Hours: Reflections on a day of thanks

For a lot of folks, a good share of their off hours in the next 10 days or so will be spent on travel plans, preparations for entertaining, and the logistics of cooking and serving the traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Bruin Roundup

Cross country

Headed to state

Led by two star runners and a host of strong teammates, the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley girls cross country teams are bound for the state championship.

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