Local SRO named Deputy of the Year for her impactful community engagement
If you have a student within the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (SLVUSD), you may have seen Deputy April Skalland around campus.
As a School Resource Officer (SRO) for SLVUSD, Skalland is a familiar face to students, staff and parents alike. Whether helping direct...
The Mountain Gardener: Add fall color to your yard
The end of daylight saving time signals to me that autumn is really here in our mild California surroundings. We might not have as many fall-color foliage trees and shrubs as other states, but we love ours just as much. Besides, we don't get snow before Halloween! Can you imagine? Enjoy these crisp mornings and warm days, and to make your garden more compelling, try mixing in trees and shrubs with bold leaves and a wide range of autumn color.
Bocce Ball Games at Skypark: “Al’s Pals” win Grand Championship
Al’s Pals wins Bocce Ball’s Grand Championship in both A Division and B Division of the City of Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Department.
Gone Fishin’: Plenty of fish in the sea these days
Summer is here, and most types of fishing are in full swing.
The new powerhouse
On the able legs of its sprinters and jumpers, the Scotts Valley High boys track and field team ran away with its first Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship Saturday, May 9.
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...
