Staying sharp
San Lorenzo Valley High School athletes practice during the summer to keep sharp.
In SLV, appointments favored over elections
Kathleen Ritchie, president of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, has announced her resignation from the board, effective Dec. 7.
Valley People: Eagle Scout project
Scotts Valley resident Donny McNair built a series of retaining walls to house the Vine Hill Elementary School life lab using broken concrete and landscaping materials.
Comedy Corner: Jamie Lee and clean colons
Basically, ever since I saw her in the movie “Halloween” in the 1970s, I have had a lifelong crush on Jamie Lee Curtis.
Where do they stand?
Spring break is upon us which in the high school sporting world means a lull in the action as the eight spring sports teams can take a break before getting back in the action. The local teams from San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley high schools have found plenty of spring success as they head into the mid-way point in most of the team schedules.
Different fortunes for volleyball teams
While the Scotts Valley girls lost to Apots and are still searching for their first league victory, the San Lorenzo Valley team polished off Saint Fancis High in straight games.
PAL football needs volunteers
The Santa Cruz County Police Activities League (SCCPAL) is looking for volunteers who are passionate about youth football to help in their upcoming season.
Valley Neighbors: Scotts Valley organization provides aid to needy
From supplying water pump bicycles to undeveloped countries to empowering impoverished women and orphans, Bob Pagett, the founding president of Scotts Valley-based Assist International, learned about giving at an early age.
Robbery at Wells Fargo Bank in Scotts Valley
On September 2, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a robbery occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank on Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley. A man robbed the victim while she was making a withdrawal from the ATM. The suspect, a white male adult, was last seen driving away in a grey Ford Expedition. Witness statements and evidence found at the scene of the crime led the Officers and Detectives to identify the suspect. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Officers and Detectives located the suspect at a local residence. A 22 year old white male was arrested without incident.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
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