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November 1, 2025

Commentary: Finding success in all the right places

Years ago, my father told me, “Son, there are many things you can do with your life to earn a living. But the trick to a good job, one that you are happy with, is doing something that you find interesting and personally rewarding. If you do that and stick with it, you might not make millions, but you will live a happy and fulfilling life.”

Chamber announces community awards

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will recognize the contributions of several community members at a gala evening next month, A Toast to Scotts Valley. The night will feature food, awards presentations, entertainment and live and silent auctions.

Off Hours: Cleaning up our act for nature’s sake

Driving through northern Canada and Alaska some years ago, I was struck by the amount of litter and trash I encountered. The striking terrain and natural beauty all around made such clueless disregard seem particularly onerous.

The Mountain Gardener: The sooner you treat SOD, the better

Recent rainfall might have you thinking that El Niño conditions are indeed strengthening — as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has predicted — and that this will be a wet winter. California does not always see an increase in precipitation during El Niño years, but we can always hope and be prepared.

Nature Friendly: When nature’s lightning strikes

Although many of us have shared a nature walk together this year, I am sometimes uncomfortable with the term “nature walk.” To really behold nature, one must sit quietly, still the mind, and listen and wait. Then, nature will reveal its humorous and tragic life to you.

Cougars handle Aptos for first league win

Kyle Todd and Trevor Romele scored two touchdowns each as the San Lorenzo Valley High Cougars defeated Aptos High, 28-14, a weekend ago to even their record in league at 1-1.

Pirates try to upset upcoming SV homecoming

Following a 21-3 win over Santa Cruz in last week’s Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League opener, the Falcons host another Friday night contest against Harbor for the school’s homecoming.

SLV volleyball defeats SV rivals

San Lorenzo Valley High School's volleyball team defeated Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League rival Scotts Valley by a match score of 3-0.

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