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Santa Clara Valley Model T endurance race Events Local News 

Model T Ford Club Hosts Rally in the Mountains

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On Sunday, June 9th, the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club hosts its 53rd Annual Endurance Run and Lowland Tour. Historic vehicles called “Speedsters” and other vintage motorcars from 1900-1945 will rally through the mountain and coastal towns of Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Felton, Santa Cruz, Davenport, Pescadero, San Gregorio, and La Honda as their drivers and riding… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley High School class of 2024 Education Local News 

SLV High School Students Receive Jack DeBord Memorial Scholarships 

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Two remarkable San Lorenzo Valley High School (SLVHS) grads are recipients of the Jack DeBord Memorial Scholarship.  Aliyah Bowers Aliyah has always known that she wanted a career in the medical field, but now she’s certain that she wants to become a pediatric nurse. She’s driven to help others the way that she’s been supported in her own medical journey… Read More
Linda Brodman Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Environment Valley People 

Linda Brodman Appointed to Quail Hollow Board

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Friends of Quail Hollow Ranch County Park announce that Linda Brodman has been appointed to the Friends of Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Board of Directors. Linda is a semi-retired Registered Nurse who has lived in Santa Cruz County since 1978. Over the past 30 plus years, she has volunteered with several conservation-minded organizations acting as docent, activist, and steward… Read More
Itoh peony Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening 

New Breeds in the Garden

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By Josh Reilly Gardeners are always looking for something new. Plant breeders want to stand out from the competition and step away from the past. New hybrids, cultivars, selections, and subspecies are arriving on the market in waves looking for acceptance and new homes. Many new arrivals sport blossoms with new colors and cute names, but are otherwise indistinguishable from… Read More
water Local News Water 

The SLV Water District Rate Hike: What Happened and Why?

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By Jim Mosher Many ratepayers are upset with the steep increase in rates recently adopted by our SLV Water District. Concerned that the new rates have an out-sized impact on low-water-use ratepayers, a group is gathering signatures to qualify a “Fixed Charge Limitation Ordinance” for the November ballot that would limit the District’s ability to raise fixed charges. As a… Read More