School safety in Scotts Valley
Unspeakable tragedy has descended upon Newtown, Conn., and our nation is left once again pondering the aftermath of a senseless school shooting. Parents and students are understandably shaken, while police and school officials review their emergency protocols and ask “Are we doing enough?”
The Wine Lover: Exploring the Santa Cruz Region: Corralitos District
This column is the second of several in which I’ll describe my wine districts of Santa Cruz County. Last time, I discussed the Soquel foothills. This week’s focus, the Corralitos district of Santa Cruz County, is the most easily defined in our region.
SLV wrestler seeks national title, shot at the Olympics
San Lorenzo Valley High wrestler Cody Rodebaugh has a goal for his senior season: Win a national championship.
Lady Driver
Santa Cruz County historians have a few bragging rights regarding famous residents of the past. Zasu Pitts and Alfred Hitchcock represent the movies; Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin, and Neil Young left us a musical legacy. Sports not so much. A few baseball players reached the big leagues. Harry Hooper eventually was enshrined at Cooperstown—Hal Chase will never be. This year, however, we can applaud another Hall of Famer—a golfer—and it’s about time.
Teen Time: Welcome to the next step
This column is dedicated for all the soon-to-be-middle schoolers.
Cougars shine at track invitational
A San Lorenzo Valley High School distance medley relay team, consisting of three freshmen and a sophomore, ran the 18th-fastest time in the nation this month.
News Briefs | Published Nov. 6, 2026
Scotts Valley water supply returns to normal
San Lorenzo Valley Water District has returned the Pasatiempo No. 5 well to service, allowing water quality in...












