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Scotts Valley
September 26, 2025

Storm rages on Wednesday

A winter storm that struck Santa Cruz County on Sunday night has continued Wednesday with heavy rainfall and blustery winds that have caused trees to fall like matchsticks.

BC man killed when truck falls on him

A 52-year-old Boulder Creek man was killed January 20 when the truck he was working on fell atop of him and crushed him, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.

Massive slide buries Scotts Valley roadway

As many as 28 homes were left isolated and without power Monday morning after a massive mudslide buried a large section of Nelson Road under several hundred feet of large rocks and mud.

New loan, grant opportunities arise for small businesses

Scotts Valley business
After a greatly stressful year, 2021 will begin with many economic opportunities for small business owners in Scotts Valley.  The newest federal stimulus package, passed by Congress on Dec. 21, will begin to benefit small business owners and many others this January. The state has...

SVPD welcomes new hires to the force

In recent years, the Scotts Valley Police Department has found itself somewhat shorthanded, as several officers and sworn staff have left for other positions or outright retirement.

‘Idol’ singer Durbin weds in Mount Hermon

“American Idol” rocker James Durbin wed his longtime sweetheart and helpmate Heidi Lowe at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, New Year’s Eve, in Mount Hermon.

How to spot head lice and eradicate

Head lice are almost as common as a cold with anywhere from 6 to 12 million kids getting it each year and yet there is still a social stigma.

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Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival a Big Hit at Skypark

It was hot! Temperatures ranged between the high 90's and low 100's, but that did not keep visitors home. Family groups were engaging with their children while the kids enjoyed the petting zoos and many other attractions. Some of the kids had their faces painted. Even leashed dogs were seen following or leading their families around the Festival grounds.

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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...