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February 27, 2026

Felton, Boulder Creek libraries in jeopardy

Felton and Boulder Creek could lose their neighborhood library branches as the Santa Cruz Public Libraries system grapples with an ever-shrinking budget.

Editorial: Kudos to the valleys

A number of recent news items have reminded us why we’re glad to live in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Here are three that stood out:

Mountain Gardener: A day to hug (or plant) a tree

National Arbor Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872 and is celebrated the last Friday in April. This year, it falls on April 30. The simple goal of the day is to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.

Around Town: Falcons go down fighting

Despite a plucky effort, the Scotts Valley High lacrosse team fell to Harbor High recently, 7-6.

Little League

SLV Little League

Sports shorts

Free tennis clinic from Boulder Creek pros

Rec softball scores

The spring session of the IOOF San Lorenzo Valley Softball League is in full swing after several rainy weekends forced games to be rescheduled. Here are the current standings.

Local ice hockey players make a splash

Scotts Valley Middle School sixth-grader Dylan Dix helped the Santa Clara Blackhawks PeeWee A team to a state title this month.

Commentary: Paradise lost to bank indifference

This is the story of the Lange family. We purchased our home in beautiful Felton in February of 1983.

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Local author chronicles ancestor’s gold rush grit

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