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October 13, 2025

Sports Shorts: Local sets weightlifting benchmark

It was a happy Father’s Day for power lifter Deric Stockton, the owner of strength and fitness gym Core Strength in Scotts Valley.

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Two undefeated SVLL teams play for crown

On Wednesday, June 24, two Scotts Valley Little League teams advanced to their respective championship games with wins and remain undefeated in tournament play. All-Star tournaments are set to begin next week.

New Faces

Sophia Jasmin-Elizabeth Stewman was born at 2:30 p.m. June 11, 2009, to Jacquelyn Eraina and Casey Jubilee Stewman of Boulder Creek. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces at Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital.

Fire closes Bethany cafeteria

Bethany University is making emergency arrangements for food service after a three-alarm fire swept through its cafeteria, causing damage estimated at $1.5 million to $2 million.

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.

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.

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.

Go for the fire station grant

We applaud Scotts Valley Fire Protection District’s plan to apply for a federal grant to build a La Madrona Drive fire station.

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...