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San Lorenzo Valley High School Education Local News 

SLVUSD Back in Session

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By Nancy Martinez New SLVUSD superintendent Christopher Schiermeyer provided an update on the start of the 2021/22 school year. The district’s 2,412 students have returned to in-person learning. The district is following California Department of Public Health (CDHP) guidelines which you can view at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/K-12-Guidance-2021-22-School-Year.aspx. In a statement, Schiermeyer said, “Visiting the campuses and being inside the classrooms this week,… Read More
Egg custard pie Column: Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink 

Egg Custard Pie

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By Alison Steele Every year for my birthday I bake egg custard pies. It’s one of my mama’s favorites and seems to tickle fond childhood memories. Treats like spoon bread, egg custard, bread pudding, and cream pie were readily made on their small backwoods farm from fresh eggs, freshly skimmed cream, raw milk, and day-old bread. Becoming harder and harder… Read More
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Letter: Group Opposes Proposed San Lorenzo Valley Community Council

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An Open Letter to All Members of the San Lorenzo Valley Community Dear SLV Community Members, There are severe problems with the recent proposal for a “San Lorenzo Valley Community Council” that may well undermine the very community involvement it wants to provide. As a group of concerned San Lorenzo Valley residents, we are urging our neighbors to not support… Read More
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County Public Health Department Officials Address the Increase in COVID Cases

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Santa Cruz County Public Health Department Press Conference August 12, 2020 By Chris Finnie In an August 12th press conference on the county’s increase in COVID cases, Health Officer, Dr. Gail Newel gave attendees what she described as take-home messages: The Delta variant is here. It’s time to be vaccinated. Layer protection. Wear your mask indoors and in crowded outdoor… Read More
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Editorial: Coming Together One Year Later for a CZU Community Remembrance

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By Julie Horner After days of unnaturally scorching heat, mountain residents found themselves awakened pre-dawn by a ferocious wind. Suddenly the sky was alight, and the sound of thunder heralded an odd stillness. Some rushed outside with their children to watch the lightning. Others slept through the display. The National Weather Service estimated there were some 2,500 lightning strikes in… Read More