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March 21, 2026

Scotts Valley announces reopening of Skypark Big Kid Playground

City of Scotts Valley will celebrate the reopening of the newly replaced Skypark Big Kid Playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Jan. 31, from...

Former Scotts Valley police chief hired as second-in-command at UCSC force

After all the fanfare surrounding his departure, former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Jr. only ended up spending a few days as a...

Fatal crash reported on southbound Highway 17

A 60-year-old Moss Landing man was killed in a crash on southbound State Route 17, authorities said. California Highway Patrol officers responded at about 3:35pm...

Boulder Creek Reindeer Run marks biggest year yet with record turnout

On Christmas Eve morning, as dawn broke over Boulder Creek and the last gusts of a fierce winter storm gave way to calm skies,...

Short plays deliver big stories in 8 Tens @ 8 theater fest

Each January brings a feeling of fresh motivation to Santa Cruz. While local residents attempt to adhere to their New Year’s resolutions by joining...

Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

At a Special Meeting held on Jan. 16 in the middle of the day, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to declare a State...

Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton begins Tuesday

Travelers on Highway 9 in Felton will encounter overnight traffic control beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, as part of utility relocation work. Between Kirby Street and...

Mathnasium brings after-school math instruction to Scotts Valley elementaries

For years, Mathnasium has been on the ground to assist San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley families tackle one of the most common and...

News Briefs | Published Jan. 16, 2026

Scotts Valley Police make multiple DUI, drug arrests Scotts Valley Police Department conducted multiple DUI enforcement saturation patrols throughout December, resulting in several arrests related...

Martinez reflects on first year as 5th District supervisor

When Monica Martinez reflects on her first year as Santa Cruz County’s Fifth District supervisor, one word comes up again and again: whirlwind. “It’s been...

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News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026

Top Dog Film Festival returns to Santa Cruz The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another season, showcasing a new line-up of short...