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I walk regularly in Henry Cowell State Park in Felton. I can't imagine losing the majestic redwood forest I enjoy so much to a fire. Over the summer there were a number of arson-caused fires in the park. Actually 10 separate fires have occurred in the same general area and along the San Lorenzo River over the past six months, some caused by campfire escapes and some by arson. All of them were caused by humans.

The Scotts Valley High girls basketball team could not survive a spectacular homecoming from Lauren Price, who scored 44 points, including the game-winner with 1.5 seconds left, and gave the visiting St. Francis Sharks a 61-59 win over host Scotts Valley on Monday, Jan. 28.

 Last week, Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) and the Bye Bye Mattress Program announced Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) as a recipient of the 2018 Environmental Stewardship Award for his outstanding commitment toward protecting California’s coastline from illegal development and advancing policies to strengthen clean water supplies. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes and commends California legislators who have made significant contributions toward protecting California’s environment and who best exemplify environmental stewardship.

Although Greek Fusion food is becoming a recognizable name in Santa Cruz County, it is now a valley staple. The newly opened Cafe Hanna showcases the healthier side of Greek cuisine, without losing an ounce of the taste.

Track and field athletes from San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley high schools showed well enough in Gilroy this past weekend to qualify for the Central Coast Section finals beginning today, May 25 at Gilroy High School.

At 16 years old, Scotts Valley’s Tomas Dauksa is already thinking like an entrepreneur, but his latest business venture began with a problem he noticed at a local swimming pool. Last summer, while working as a lifeguard at Mount Hermon Conference Center in Felton, Dauksa...