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Thousands of dollars have already been raised for the family of a Scotts Valley man who was recently killed in a motorcycle crash. Connor Wildey, 23, died in a motorcycle crash near Corralitos Road and Merk Road on Sept. 23. Donations are going to help cover...

When Barend Reijn’s two daughters first discovered softball, it wasn't immediately obvious that they had found something that would become such a big part of their lives. Like many parents, Reijn and his wife tried different activities with their girls — soccer, horseback riding, gymnastics...

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders gathered Wednesday at the Brookdale Lodge to oppose a proposed permanent closure of the Brookdale Post Office and urge residents to submit feedback before the U.S. Postal Service’s comment period ends Oct. 11. “For nearly two years, the...

Soquel resident Will Barba, 26, says the idea for the upcoming gathering he’s planning with his business partner, 25-year-old Tristan Piotrowski, was sparked by time spent overseas. “Truly the inspiration for this comes from my travels in Türkiye,” he said, looking out past flag bunting...

Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund. Dauksa is a recent graduate of Scotts Valley High School and the daughter of Asta Dauksa, a Teamsters Local 2010 member employed by...

When Oscar Wilde walked into court in London in 1895, he was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. Within months, his career, reputation, finances and freedom would be shattered. That dramatic transformation is at the heart of Moisés Kaufman’s “Gross Indecency: The...

Scotts Valley Police Department officers will visit Scotts Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley High School over the next several weeks to provide bicycle, pedestrian and e-bike safety education. The program, which has traditionally included bicycle safety, has been expanded to address the growing popularity...

Felton’s Covered Bridge County Park was positively teeming with kids of all ages last weekend, as the long-awaited Felton Pump Track was opened to the public. In preparation for Saturday’s event, the fencing had been dropped around the perimeter of the track on Friday; once...

On Sept. 16, Scotts Valley City Council honored Mali LaGoe with a proclamation, as her final day in the city manager chair approached. In the official document, she was lauded for stabilizing the workforce, reducing vacancies and fostering a mission-driven organization. “Mali modernized City operations through...

If you’re looking for belly laughs that come in fits and leave you wanting more, Mountain Community Theater’s (MCT) production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” delivers them with dizzying speed, sharp comic timing and a talented cast that brings Simon’s script into hilarious focus. Directed by...