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Local Students Honored in 2026 Congressional Art Competition

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Thirty-three high school students from across California’s 19th Congressional District submitted original artwork this year for the Congressional Art Competition, an annual tradition that has invited student artists nationwide to showcase their talent since 1982. More than 650,000 students have participated since the competition began, with a winning piece from each congressional district selected every spring for display in the… Read More
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Explore California’s Rich History for Free This Year: How to Get Your $50 Historian Passport for $0

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California is celebrating Juneteenth and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary by opening the doors to its past. And you don’t have to travel far to participate. Governor Gavin Newsom just announced that California State Parks is giving away a special edition Historian Passport completely free. This pass normally costs $50, but if you claim it by July 6, your family can… Read More
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SLV’s Kayla Raymond Named Santa Cruz County Counselor of the Year

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The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has named Kayla Raymond, a mental health specialist at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School in Felton, as one of its 2026 Counselor of the Year honorees. She was recognized alongside fellow honorees in teaching, counseling, and classified staff — including co-Counselor of the Year Cynthia Fernandez of Costanoa Career Prep High and Ark… Read More
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Brookdale Post Office Delays

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Rep. Panetta Calls for Oversight of the USPS Due to Extended Closure of Brookdale Post Office Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) has called on the Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to conduct much-needed oversight regarding the long-term delays and lack of transparency in repairing and restoring the Brookdale Post Office. The Brookdale Office has been closed since December… Read More
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Heavy Lifting: Neo-Soul Singer-Songwriter Trianna Feruza Brings the Funk

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By Julie Horner Trianna Feruza is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Santa Cruz whose superpower is creating community with her gift of music. With a unique voice and full-body feels, her sound is pop-funk fusion with an unmistakable R&B twist. Think the soulful depth of Erykah Badu meets the bold spirit of Amy Winehouse. With roots deeply embedded in… Read More
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Letter: Why Vote NO on The Proposed Felton Fire District Benefit Assessment

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The Fire District’s crisis has been caused by mismanagement. We do not need to abandon the volunteer model for fire service, which is far less costly and more financially sustainable over time. The Fire District has provided inadequate, confusing, and often contradictory budgetary data to justify the Benefit Assessment, and its financial status cannot be determined based on documentation available… Read More
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A Night to Remember: SLV Grad Night 2026 Celebrates 40+ Years of Keeping Graduates Safe

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By Mary Andersen On the evening of June 5, hundreds of seniors from San Lorenzo Valley and Coast Redwood High Schools filed onto the SLVHS campus to experience one last unforgettable night together. From 8 pm until 3 am, the campus was transformed into a jungle-themed extravaganza — fire dancers, a mechanical bull, karaoke, poker tables, a magician, DoorDash deliveries,… Read More