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September 26, 2025

5 injured in Scotts Valley’s first tornado on record

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*Updated at 6:59pm Dec. 14, 2024 At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley's first-ever tornado on record, authorities said. Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the Scotts Valley Police Department, said six cars were overturned and another 10 or so were damaged by the twister. "Looking at...

TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING APPROVED IN SCOTTS VALLEY

The City of Scotts Valley, in an effort to support the economic recovery of local restaurants, has approved the use of Temporary Outdoor Dining.

Publisher files for reorganization

Tracy Press Inc., publisher of the Tracy Press and the Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Press-Banner, has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in order to stabilize its financial condition while continuing operations.

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Chili cook-off winners crowned

Proposed Target sails through planning commission

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Target Corp. easily cleared a hurdle as the flush-with-cash corporation continued its quick move to finalize a new store at 270 Mt. Hermon Road. During the virtual May 13 Planning Commission meeting, upgrade plans for the 57,780-square-foot space located at the Scotts Valley Square Shopping...

Mormon ‘pioneers’ hit the trails

On Thursday, July 28, about 100 people — 58 youths between the ages of 12 and 18 and 46 adults — donned pioneer-style attire and set off on trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains to replicate a trek taken by their spiritual ancestors.

News Briefs | Published April 19, 2024

News Briefs
Free screening of ‘Screenagers’ set for Wednesday Sponsored by the SLVHS Cougar Club, a free screening of the movie, “Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience,” will take place Wednesday, April 24, at 7pm at the SLV High School Performing Arts Center. This is a...

Recruits are ready to rescue

Twenty new Santa Cruz County Search and Rescue volunteers were sworn in at Felton’s fire department last week.

Day laborer assaulted in Boulder Creek

In an incident that police are calling a hate crime, a day laborer of Latino heritage was reportedly assaulted at the intersection of Highway 236 and Pine Street in Boulder Creek Saturday morning.

Felton mural graces revamped laundry’s walls

History has produced some terrific enemies over the years: dogs and cats, Hatfields and McCoys, cellphones and laundry machines.

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KION shutters news department without warning

KION TV abruptly shut down its news department this week after 56 years on the air. According to Managing Editor and Anchor Jeanette Bent, the...