🌱 Patch AM: Which Scotts Valley Falcons made this year’s all-league flag football list?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Scotts Valley Falcons made this year’s all-league flag football list?

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 58, low: 51.
• Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aptos senior QB Ella Porter named MVP after leading Mariners to title (fresnobee.com) — Scotts Valley High’s girls flag football standouts earned major league recognition, with senior linebacker Presley Pastrell named SCCAL Defensive Player of the Year and several Falcons landing on all-league teams. The story centers on Aptos QB Ella Porter’s MVP season and league title run, but also highlights how Scotts Valley tied for second in SCCAL, reached the section playoffs, and showcased a deep roster of all-league talent.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• Karate, Weapons & Self-Defense
  Felton Community Hall , 6191 CA-9 , Felton
  10:00 am
• Rock & Roll Playhouse
  Felton Music Hall , 6275 Hwy 9 , Felton
  12:00 pm
• Community Poetry Circle at Felton
  Felton Branch Library , 6121 Gushee St , Felton
  1:00 pm
• San Lorenzo Valley Cougars vs Live Oak Lions
  San Lorenzo Valley High School , 7105 Hwy 9 , Felton
  1:00 pm
• Saturday, December 20, 2025 @ 4:00pm – The North Pole Review @ Branciforte Library | Santa Cruz, CA
  Branciforte Branch Library , 230 Gault St , Santa Cruz
  4:00 pm
• Point of Grace
  Mount Hermon Camp & Conference Center , 37 Conference Dr , Mt Hermon
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Preschool Storytime @ the Garfield Park Branch Library
  Garfield Park Branch Library Garfield Park
  10:30 am
• Community Crafters Felton
  Felton Branch Library , 6121 Gushee St , Felton
  10:30 am
• Make & Explore @ Garfield Park
  Garfield Park Branch Library Garfield Park
  3:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Felton: Farmers Market
  Felton Farmers Market , 120 Russell Ave , Felton
  1:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Shug Shack — Shug-Dogg Productions
  Bruno's Bar and Grill , 230 Mt Hermon Rd , Scotts Valley
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Heading Home Animal Rescue is hosting an adoption event Tuesday Dec 23rd from 5pm-8pm, at the adoption center inside PetSmart in Campbell.
  Come visit with the kitties and you might just find your new furry family member! See attached flyer for details. (Nextdoor Glenwood Acres)
• All lanes are open on Northbound and Southbound CA-9 south of Skyline Blvd in Santa Clara County, with residual delays reported.
  7:02AM on Dec 18: All lanes are blocked on Northbound and Southbound CA-9 south of Skyline Blvd in Santa Clara County due to a traffic collision. (Nextdoor )

• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Scotts Valley. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotts Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Felton

• Felton's new Ace Hardware to bring jobs and support for residents - Press Banner (pressbanner.com)
• Planning for the Price of Power - Press Banner Scotts Valley, CA (pressbanner.com)
• Santa Cruz County Live Music Roundup: December 17 (slvpost.com)

Santa Cruz

• Santa Cruz Appliance Repair Pros Expands Services in Response to Increased Need for Reliable Home Appliance Repairs (bakercityherald.com)
• Man with prior DUIs arrested for DUI crash that injured 1, CHP Santa Cruz says (ksbw.com)
• Editorial: Share Your Holiday Success (ksbw.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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