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March 28, 2024

City distributing nearly $350K to businesses, childcare

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When asked about how dire the situation is for local businesses despite the recent relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the state, Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Danny Reber did not hold back. About a handful of businesses have already shuttered, and...

Plans for Scotts Valley Target head to Planning Commission

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Last October, when Mayor Derek Timm learned the community had been selected by Target Corp. as the site of one of its next locations, he was elated. “I called the city manager and said ‘You’re not going to believe this,’” he said, remembering the exchange...

Felton’s abuzz about incoming brewery

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There are dream jobs, and then there are DREAM JOBS. Racing Formula 1 cars? Check. Playing for the NBA? Check. Stylist to the stars? Check. Head of marketing for Humble Sea Brewery? Check, if you’re Lee DeGraw.  Although she’s been driving the brand’s marketing for...

Last Chance will get first crack at county’s fire rebuild pilot

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Santa Cruz County is moving forward with a pilot program in a fire-thrashed area of the coast that would allow displaced residents to rebuild off-grid dwellings that otherwise wouldn’t be up to code. The Limited-Density Owner-Built Rural Dwellings plan slashes red tape for some...

In-person services return at local Methodist church

Since 1912, the crisp, white Methodist church surrounded by a riotous bed of wildflowers has sat atop its perch in Boulder Creek, and Pastor Clyde Vaughn sees the blessing that comes from being a staple in the community for so long.  “I’ve been pastor here...

City of Santa Cruz petitions to expand rights to San Lorenzo River water

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The Santa Cruz City Water Department (SCWD) is seeking to expand its rights to store, distribute and use the water it diverts from the San Lorenzo River. SCWD currently has exclusive rights to the river’s water, whereas the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD)...

Members of Congress call for year-found federal firefighters

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“California wildfire seasons, unfortunately, are turning into wildfire years,” said U.S. Rep Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) in a recent press release.  Panetta, along with two senators and 20 other members of Congress from California, called for the creation of a year-round wildland fire workforce in...

SLV teachers lawyer up as misconduct claims grow

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Leann Anderson was still four months away from her 18th birthday when she proudly accepted her high school diploma. The Bonny Doon girl had struggled to overcome dyslexia. But in the end, she’d triumphed.  “You f****** did it! Congratulations!” came the supportive, if profane, message—allegedly...

Dave Poetzinger to retire after 28 years of coaching at SLV

San Lorenzo Valley High football coach Dave Poetzinge
FELTON—Dave Poetzinger, who has spent the past 28 years as a coach at San Lorenzo Valley High School, has put on the headset for the final time. The Cougars’ lead man coached his final game on April 17 against Harbor High. His student-athletes gave him...

Valley residents ponder potential impacts of new statewide Fire-Safe Regs

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From the red sign with twin suns beaming their gratitude toward hand-painted white letters spelling “THANKS FIREFIGHTERS” by a fire-survivors camp in Davenport, to the wildland battle scene depicted on the side of a beer distributor doing the rounds in Felton, wildfire danger remains...

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Coast Redwood High School hosts Information Night on Wednesday

If you’re looking for flexibility and an individualized experience for your high school student’s education, consider Coast Redwood High School, a program within the...