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October 2, 2025

Wettest January in 80 years

The record-setting rains that pummeled Ben Lomond and the San Lorenzo Valley this winter have pushed the county’s soggy infrastructure to it limits. And the wet winter is not even half over.

Storm damages hit $25 million in Santa Cruz County

As Santa Cruz County roads suffered another onslaught of mudslides, wind, heavy rain, floods, falling trees and washouts from winter rains, officials were struggling this week to unleash federal and state funds so repairs can begin.

ALL SLV schools closed Feb.9

FEB 8 UPDATE from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office:

Pension crisis hits school districts

Local school districts are staring into a half-empty glass trying to find money for rising state-mandated pension contributions.

Mayor Johnson appoints committees

Every two years, after the General Election, the Scotts Valley City Council elects a new mayor. Then the newly appointed mayor selects individual council members to serve on “interjurisdictional” committees, standing local committees, and project-specific subcommittees.

The Bank of America robbery, and Scotts Valley pursuit

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 is a day that will be remembered for a long time by Scotts Valley police officers: a day of speed, valor, near-misses, and frustration.

Local businesses are hiring local

Business leaders and employers in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley are beginning the new year with a sense of optimism, if not about the overall economy, but about renewed activity in the job market.

Brookdale Lodge sets May 1 grand opening

The grand re-opening of the motel/retail portion of the Brookdale Inn and Spa has been set for May 1, according to Santa Cruz  County officials.“The long anticipated re-opening of the Brookdale Lodge now has an estimated grand opening of its Phase 1 in May,” reported Barbara Mason, economic development coordinator for Santa Cruz County.Phase 1 at the historic lodge is hotel rooms and retail space. The Highway 9 landmark last fall received county approval for a second phase, the reconstruction of the lobby and bar area, and is expected to seek new funding and new county approvals for the legendary Brook Room restaurant in the fall.Mason said the Brookdale project could mean 200 new jobs.

Jan. 29 UPDATE: Bank robbery suspect in custody

UPDATE: SATURDAY 11 a.m. The man suspected of robbing the Bank of America branch in Scotts Valley Jan. 26 was in custody Friday in Santa Clara County along with at least one accomplice, more than 30 hours after a two-county had begun, involving local, state and federal law enforcement.

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