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October 7, 2025

Felton martial artist receives Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt

Alex Ross, owner of Santa Cruz Mountain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Friday, Aug. 8 at his Felton academy.

Local wrestlers make their marks at national meet

A pair of Scotts Valley teens recently took their wrestling prowess to the national stage at the USA Wrestling ASICS/Vaughan Cadet and Junior Nationals tournament in Fargo, N.D.

Scotts Valley native wows in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competition

A Scotts Valley native has his sights set on bringing home the Season Six championship from the hit TV show “American Ninja Warrior.”

Junior Olympics water polo tournament comes to SLVHS pool

The San Lorenzo Valley High School pool will be playing host the 2014 USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics, which are set to begin on Saturday, July 26, and continue until Sunday, Aug. 3.

Local weight lifter powers way to national record

About a year ago, Nikki Pettel arrived at NorCal Health and Fitness in Scotts Valley looking to do some training to build strength for water polo.

Hohmann carries Special Olympics torch through Scotts Valley

Each year, the Special Olympics is hosted to offer an opportunity to those with disabilities allowing them to athletically compete in the Olympic Games; this year it was hosted in New Jersey, where 3,500 participants demonstrated their strength and perseverance.

SVHS wrestler aims for second national title in one year

Winning has become a way of life this year for Scotts Valley High wrestler Domino Parrish as her sensationally successful season has taken her well beyond the local competition to being considered among the elite high school wrestlers nationwide.

High Honors for SLV Softball

San Lorenzo Valley’s Bailey Lotz was named player of the year for the SCCAL softball season. Lotz, a junior, never once struck out all season and hit 600 while knocking in 15 RBIs. Her coach, Mark Brown, was named Coach of Year. 

SVHS Students Learn A Little Self Defense

Martial arts instructor Elliot Stone was at Scotts Valley High School nearly all day Tuesday showing P.E. students how to defend themselves if they are ever attacked, and even better, how to avoid the situation all together.

Kids of Summer: Local gymnasts set for national competition

A dozen young Scotts Valley gymnasts have their eyes set on victory after they all qualified for the USA Gymnastics National Championships earlier this month.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...