Local rink will be missed
When I learned the Scotts Valley Sports Center will close in August and become Scotts Valley’s library, the first thing that came to my mind was a disco ball.
Padres, Dodgers win first postseason games
The San Lorenzo Valley Little League wrapped up its regular season with a Major division championship playoff game and closing-day ceremonies. Then the Minors Padres and Majors Dodgers won their first District 39 Tournament of Champions games on Tuesday, June 16, in the double-elimination tournament.
Find plants with intrigue for several seasons
Driving east to Yosemite recently, I was reminded of how diverse botanically and geologically is the state of California.
Valley people
U.S. Army Pfc. Harper H. Evans, son of Daja Evans of Scotts Valley, has completed combat training at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, S.C., with honors.
Fire sweeps through Bethany cafeteria
A three-alarm fire gutted most of the Bethany University cafeteria building Tuesday night, June 16.
This car has a Zenn about it
George Ow Jr., head of the family that owns Kings Village Shopping Center, has a morning routine.
Impressionist Scoppettone to exhibit with daughter
Widely collected post-impressionist painter James Scoppettone and his daughter, Lara, an emerging artist, will exhibit together at the Fine Art Enterprises gallery, 3100 Porter St., in Soquel on Father’s Day weekend from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 20.
Ridin’ with the Wheeldude: Bumps in the Road
Let’s see how we’re doing on our main aim — surviving the road dangers of our twin valleys.
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
When it comes to her artistic talents, Claire Hamilton is a winner. Her recent piece of art, “Hearts at Rest,” won multiple awards at...