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January 3, 2026

Renovated Brookdale Lodge to reopen

Santa Cruz County expects to give the administrative green light next week to the reopening of the motel/retail portion of the historic Brookdale Lodge. Owner Pravin Patel of Scotts Valley said he plans to open 46 completely renovated motel rooms and retail space of the Brookdale Inn and Spa by “mid-summer.”

METRO Route 30 may be eliminated, 35 cut

Students, commuters, shoppers and other regular Santa Cruz METRO bus riders in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley will be among thousands of riders affected by proposed changes in bus routes in the county system.

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Bryan Stow to speak in Scotts Valley Saturday

Dispatch Log, April 18-25

SCOTTS VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENTApril 18

Free car seat safety checks

The California Highway Patrol is hosting a free child safety seat check down in Santa Cruz on Sunday.

Dispatch Log: April 5 — April 11

SCOTTS VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENTApril 5

Harriet M. (Hattie) Gustavson

Harriet M. Gustavson was born in Fresno, California to Grant Marden and Bernice Gibbs Marden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus; son Richard; brother Bill; and sister Jean.

Community wrecking crew

More than 30 people showed up at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center on Saturday to help tear out the ceiling and prepare for the rehabilitation of the former roller rink.

Middle school theft affects other schools

Burglars took valuable equipment and a set of keys, giving them access to other campuses, from Scotts Valley Middle School over the weekend.

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News Briefs | Published Jan. 2, 2026

Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau named ‘County of the Year’ Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau received the “County of the Year” award at the California...