Tag: recognition
Santa Cruz County marks fire safety milestone with picnic celebration
Fire safety advocates and local leaders recently gathered at Paradise Park to celebrate Santa Cruz County’s milestone of surpassing 100 Firewise USA communities—earning third...
Scotts Valley-based Gromshells claim 3rd straight national championship
Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” Based on that quote, the...
Scotts Valley artist’s work chosen for ‘Expressions of the Valley’ book...
Scotts Valley creative soul and activist Karen Kaplan is making her latest splash with dual contributions in a new book titled “Expressions of the...
Chamber gala honors Scotts Valley’s 2024 leaders
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce last week took its supporters and benefactors on a Passport Around the World ride at its annual Community...
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...
San Lorenzo Valley High School junior named Youth Poet Laureate for...
The definition of a poem is, “A piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always...
Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters celebrates contest wins, 70th anniversary event
Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters is celebrating a series of exciting achievements following the recent Toastmasters Division A Speech Contests—alongside a major club milestone: 70...
Local SRO named Deputy of the Year for her impactful community...
If you have a student within the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (SLVUSD), you may have seen Deputy April Skalland around campus.
As a...
Nominations sought for Santa Cruz County Arts Commission’s Spotlight Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission’s Spotlight Awards.
Through the Spotlight Award, the Arts Commission publicly recognizes individuals who...
Felton Eagle Scouts fly high after achieving top rank
Sunday, Jan. 12, brought out the best of Felton Scout Troop 604 as four of its members achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in...
Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...
An adult victim was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday...
