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January 11, 2026

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Hometown Hero Award

Scotts Valley K-9 team surprised with Hometown Hero honor

During an event to celebrate the season, an unexpected moment of gratitude took center stage at the annual Scotts Valley Christmas Tree Lighting on...
Nate Swanepoel

Scotts Valley High grad wins silver medal for Team USA at...

When Scotts Valley High School alum Nate Swanepoel clinched the silver for Team USA in double-mini-trampoline at the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique World Age...
Kaila Dettman and John Laird

Ben Lomond native and land conservancy leader honored for preserving California’s...

When Kaila Dettman was growing up beneath the redwoods of Ben Lomond, she spent her childhood racing through the ferns of Quail Hollow Ranch,...
County of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County earns Clean California Community designation

The County of Santa Cruz recently announced its designation as a Clean California Community, a recognition that highlights local efforts to reduce litter, beautify...
Fire Safe Council of Santa Cruz County Firewise certificate

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...
Gromshells

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...
Karen Kaplan

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...

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Roadwork

One week of overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton...

Travelers on Highway 9 in Felton will encounter overnight traffic control beginning Monday, Jan. 12, as part of utility relocation work. Travelers on Highway 9,...