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October 30, 2025

Murder suspect claims Santa Cruz Mountain victims were part of illegal eviction scheme

The murder suspect with a mustache in red-and-peach jail attire chuckled to himself and leaned back to the left, as the Superior Court hearing...

Felton Fire hosts free Touch-a-Truck event Sunday

School is back in session, but if parents are looking for another fun and educational way for kids to connect with their hometown heroes,...

Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday

Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...

Scotts Valley native serves with next generation of naval aviation warfighters

Ensign Heather Patterson, a native of Scotts Valley, is serving in the U.S. Navy amongst sailors, Marines and guardsmen at Naval Aviation Schools Command...

Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...

Santa Cruz County Fair returns with free transit, new attractions

Santa Cruz County Fair is set to take place from Sept. 10-14 at the fairgrounds in Watsonville, bringing a week full of entertainment, community...

News Briefs | Published Sept. 5, 2025

Santa Cruz County readies for 48th Annual Apple Pie Contest Santa Cruz County is gearing up for its 48th Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest, set...

Scotts Valley firefighters praised for quick response to fuel spill

Traffic was snarled for hours on the primary route between Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay when a truck carrying 8,600 gallons of fuel...

Apple-A-Day celebration returns Sept. 9 at Felton Farmers’ Market

Felton Farmers’ Market hosts the Apple-A-Day Festival on Tuesday, Sept. 9, a celebration honoring the apple. This event has become a beloved tradition over the...

Scotts Valley police offer tips for Pedestrian Safety Month in September

September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and the Scotts Valley Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people...

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Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...

An adult victim was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday...