A second-place finish in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League and a win in the quarterfinals of the Central Coast Section playoffs capped the most successful season in Scotts Valley girls basketball history.

SV girls soccer survives playoff shootout

This is the time of year when all things seem possible. You might be planning improvements to the vegetable garden. Maybe you’re also thinking of adding a focal point, like a small accent tree or garden art to one of the perennial beds. And you really need to do something about that view outside the picture window. It needs more year-round appeal. After all, you spend a lot of time looking out there.