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September 26, 2026

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.

Spotlight: Bigfoot conference in Felton

The Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Felton will host its third annual conference Saturday, Oct. 17.

Your Health: Safety and the H1N1 vaccine

There’s an abundance of hype in the media these days concerning the safety and necessity of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine.

The Mountain Gardener: It’s OK to be shady

Many of us garden in the shade year-round. Others have sun in the summer, but shade from fall through spring, as the sun’s arc becomes lower in the southern sky. Here are some encouraging tips if this describes your garden.

The Straight Dope: New devices in the battle against drunken driving

Roughly the population of Scotts Valley is killed by drunken driving each year nationwide.

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Mali LaGoe proclamation

Outgoing Scotts Valley city manager honored with proclamation

On Sept. 16, Scotts Valley City Council honored Mali LaGoe with a proclamation, as her final day in the city manager chair approached. In the...