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October 12, 2026

PG&E Agrees To Remove Tree Trunks Left During CZU Fires

PG&E tree removal
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is moving into the next phase of wildfire clean-up efforts—clearing out thick tree trunks it chopped down previously. According to Santa Cruz County’s Office of Response, Recovery & Resilience, the electricity provider is taking action in the wake of a...

Business Notes

Bob Lang has been appointed the director of systems engineering for Scotts Valley-based IDE Corp.

Museum to host miniatures show

Preparations: Model plane enthusiasts Adam Brown of Watsonville (from left) and Robert McReynolds and John Williams, both of Boulder Creek, add their finishing touches for the San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s upcoming “Models and Miniatures” show. The show will put on display transportation models, working train layouts, aircraft, dolls and doll houses, and miniatures of all kinds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10, at the museum, 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek. For information: 338-8382. Lucjan Szewczyk/Press-Banner

Dwight J. Wilson Aug. 9, 1935 — May 28, 2011

Dr. Dwight J. Wilson, 75, of Scotts Valley, died May 28 due to complications from heart surgery.

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area
Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The fire behavior analyst has been paying close attention to the scorching temperatures that broke records in March across California, but...

Dispatch Log (Feb. 27, 2015)

Scotts Valley Police Department

John Joseph Hogel November 11, 1933 – February 16, 2016

In June, 2016, a memorial ceremony with military honors will be held for John Hogel who passed away at his home in Watsonville following a brief illness.

Poetry reading Thursday in Felton

The ninth annual San Lorenzo Valley Poetry Reading will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in Felton.

Lompico Water urges merger, SLV weighs costs

At a joint meeting of the San Lorenzo Valley and Lompico water districts Friday, Jan. 25, it became clear that the uncertain costs of merging the districts would be a stumbling block in negotiations.

Local farm inspires next generation

Kindergarteners from Vine Hill Elementary got their hands dirty this week, when they took a field trip to Bee Fruitful Farms in Scotts Valley.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...

California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The...