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October 15, 2026

Obituary: Brendon Alan Youmans

Brendon Alan Youmans

Water board moves on public comments are legal, new lawyer says

The new district counsel for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Gina Nicholls, this week advised the district’s Board of Directors that “it is well within the board’s discretion to establish and enforce” its new procedures for controlling public comment at board meetings.

Larry Rawson

Friends and family will gather Saturday, March 6, for a memorial walk and two receptions for Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Rawson, 95, who died of pneumonia and complications Feb. 12 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital Palo Alto Hospice.

Affordable Care Act event kicks off enrollment season

A contingent of approximately 50 community members, politicians, press, and local health care officials gathered on the steps of the Santa Cruz County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 1 to mark the first official day of open enrollment for the new Affordable Care Act — colloquially known as “Obamacare.”

Rivers, roads to be tidied on cleanup day

Sept. 15 is Coastal Cleanup Day and, for the 26th consecutive year, several San Lorenzo Valley organizations are co-hosting the annual River and Road Cleanup.

Open-space district debate heats up

A bill that would make it easier to form an open-space district in Santa Cruz County is facing opposition from the Scotts Valley City Council and the California and Santa Cruz local agency formation commissions, among other groups.

Business notes

Bank, chamber to celebrate school library

Cruise Coffee Company, The Hot Pink Box Dessert Co. team up for new bakery

Cruise Coffee Company the hot pink box co. new bakery
Erin Buchla, owner of Cruise Coffee Company, and Branddi Palmer, owner of The Hot Pink Box Dessert Co., plan to open a new bakery in the Cavallaro Transit Center at 246 Kings Village Road some time in May. The new shop, dubbed Cruise Coffee Company...

Art, wine, and family fun at festival

With more than 100 local artists and a dozen wineries in participation, the 14thannual Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival brought the Scotts Valley community together to listen to local bands, browse through masterpieces, try wine, and watch a magic show led by none other than Ronald McDonald.

‘Ask the Mayor’ a success using Facebook Live

Looking for new ways to engage with the Scotts Valley community, Mayor Jim Reed answered questions during the “Ask your Mayor” live broadcast on My Scotts Valley’s Facebook page Monday evening.

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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...