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October 27, 2025

County approves new cannabis rules

Santa Cruz County became one of the first counties in the state to set rules for the sale of recreational marijuana.

Busy November at local state parks

The beauty of Santa Cruz County is captured and memorialized by the local state parks, all of which are offering incredible fall experiences in November.

Local fire crews respond to wildfire call

As fires raged out of control to the north, Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley rallied to lend support.

Long-awaited road improvement delayed

Work on proposed changes at the intersection of Mt. Hermon Road/Scotts Valley Drive/Whispering Pines Drive has been delayed until January.

Dispatch Log, Oct. 20, 2017

Oct. 16

Money offered for wood stove replacement

Homeowners and renters in the San Lorenzo Valley can now receive discounts when they transition their wood-burning devices for a cleaner alternative.

Bear Fire burns through Santa Cruz Mountains

The Bear Fire burns through trees and brush in the Santa Cruz mountains.

Storm repair to create road delays

The Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works announced two road projects that are beginning Monday and could create traffic delays for local drivers.

Fire affects air quality

The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District issued an air quality alert this week, as smoke from the Bear Fire near Boulder Creek infiltrated San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley.

County executive announces leadership hires

The chief executive of Santa Cruz County on Wednesday announced the hiring of two new assistant county administrative officers.

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