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November 13, 2026

Book Lovers Mural at Scotts Valley Library

Recently, the Friends commissioned a mural to further enhance the library's patio and chose Bruce Harman, a professional artist located in Santa Cruz who has created murals in and around the county.

Plain talk about food: Tackling a Dungeness crab

Having spent my tender years being shuffled from one aunt’s house to another, I was often found clamming with them on the ocean shore in Westport, Wash., or shaking crab in our family’s cannery on its wharf.

Letter: Vote for proven leader

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SLVUSD Response to Coronavirus

This Monday Laurie Bruton, Superintendent of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, sent an email to the community addressing the district's response to the Coronavirus.  The email also contained several superintendents' responses as well. We felt it important to share as it contains relevant information on how to prevent the virus.  As of now, no cases of the virus have been reported in Santa Cruz County. 

Checking your blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when blood moves through our blood vessels at a greater than normal pressure, putting a strain on our heart. High blood pressure usually takes many years to develop and is said to affect 1 out of 3 adult Americans. It is easily detected and usually easily treated.

Falcon boys take first league title; Four local teams qualify for section meet

The Scotts Valley High School boys cross country team defeated all comers, including a push by perennial powerhouse Aptos High School, to capture its first Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title in school history.

SLV runners head to state indoor track championships

Four San Lorenzo Valley boys track and field runners qualified for the first California indoor track and field invitational, which will be Feb. 6 at Fresno State University.

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Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status

Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...