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Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was found guilty by a jury on several charges related to child molestation, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on April 15. The verdict was reached after a trial overseen by Judge Pamela Butler. Harris was...

Simmering tensions between the City of Scotts Valley and youth sports leagues over proposed fees hikes boiled over during the April 2 regularly scheduled Council meeting when a girls softball coach teared-up providing public comment. Alexandra Sklar, co-director of Scotts Valley Trouble Fastpitch and board...

SLVHS Interact Club to host Community Egg Hunt on Saturday The San Lorenzo Valley High School Interact Club will host its second annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, from 9am-12pm at the Field of Dreams at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, located at...

As April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Scotts Valley Police Department (SVPD) is emphasizing the crucial need for drivers to remain focused and vigilant on the road. With a marked increase in incidents related to distracted driving, the SVPD is urging motorists to keep...

Valley Churches United begins 2025 Bucks For Hunger drive Valley Churches United is kicking off its 35th annual Spring Bucks For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that community residents are receiving this week. Its year-round food pantry success comes from community support that helps fill...

Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) has announced a vacancy for a well owner alternate representative on its board of directors and is now accepting applications. Established in 2017 to adhere to California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, SMGWA serves the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley...

The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County is inviting applications for the 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury, an independent 19-member panel that investigates local government operations and addresses citizen concerns. Informational meetings and open houses will take place at various library locations throughout April: Wednesday, April 16,...

Caltrans continues with a vegetation control project over the entire length of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County in support of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk along the state highway system. The objective of this work...

Redwood Rx kicks off 3rd year of wellness programs Mountain Parks Foundation has officially launched the third season of Redwood Rx, a wellness initiative offering nature-based guided programs at Henry Cowell, Fall Creek and Big Basin Redwoods state parks. Designed to encourage individuals to connect with...

The names of the two men whose bodies were found in a pickup truck in the Santa Cruz Mountains last month were released Tuesday by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office. The identities of the victims, previously identified by family members, are Colter White,...