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Workforce report highlights job growth, economic challenges in Santa Cruz County

September 4, 2026

News Briefs | Published Sept. 4, 2026

Scotts Valley city manager’s resignation follows contentious council meeting

News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026

Arrest made in Scotts Valley fires

Highway 9 to close overnight near Boulder Creek on Monday

August 21, 2026

Travelers on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Monday, Aug. 24, as crews continue work on the Kings Creek...

Entries open for 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair

August 21, 2026

There is still time to enter the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair, with deadlines approaching for residents interested in showcasing their baking, art, agriculture,...

Scotts Valley Fire District appoints Titus to board

August 20, 2026

Scotts Valley Fire Protection District has appointed Alex Titus to its Board of Directors, filling the seat left vacant by the resignation of Zach...

UPDATED: Scotts Valley vegetation fire under control, police investigating tip about homeless encampment

August 19, 2026

*Updated at 3:11pm Smoke could be seen billowing up above Scotts Valley as firefighters raced down Green Hills Road to investigate. The call came in at...

Dead body found in Zayante area

August 14, 2026

A dead body was found Wednesday morning in the Zayante area, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded around 8:30 a.m. on...

Santa Cruz County voters to decide half-cent sales tax in November

August 13, 2026

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to place a temporary half-cent transactions and use tax measure on the Nov. 3 General Election...

Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe announces resignation

August 7, 2026

The City of Scotts Valley announced today that City Manager Mali LaGoe has submitted her resignation after more than four and a half years leading...

News Briefs | Published Aug. 7, 2026

August 7, 2026

Teen artists bring Broadway showcase to Scotts Valley Local teen artists will take the stage for “Musical Moments,” a Broadway showcase directed, choreographed and performed...

Scotts Valley police launch school safety enforcement

August 5, 2026

Scotts Valley Police Department will be participating in “Operation Safe Passage” from August 6-14, with the goal of increasing the safety of students commuting...

Felton Fire assessment wins voter approval

July 31, 2026

Felton Fire Protection District—which in the years since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire has hemorrhaged volunteers, had Brown Act violations push out leadership and...

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