Tag: recognition
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...
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,...
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...
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...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 5, 2025
New choral director set for conductorial debut
Cabrillo College has announced the appointment of Carlin Truong as its new director of choral and vocal studies.
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