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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz County officials on Tuesday are expected to discuss whether the county will join five other Bay Area counties in preemptively adhering to the regional stay-at-home order recently issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Although the item is not agendized for tomorrow’s Santa...

Leann Anderson was still four months away from her 18th birthday when she proudly accepted her high school diploma. The Bonny Doon girl had struggled to overcome dyslexia. But in the end, she’d triumphed.  “You f****** did it! Congratulations!” came the supportive, if profane, message—allegedly...

FELTON—Dave Poetzinger, who has spent the past 28 years as a coach at San Lorenzo Valley High School, has put on the headset for the final time. The Cougars’ lead man coached his final game on April 17 against Harbor High. His student-athletes gave him...

*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...

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce continued its tradition of year-end awards for individuals, projects and businesses that have contributed great value to Scotts Valley.  Bruno’s Bar and Grill Owner Joanne Guzman, SVHS Principal Michael Hanson, and SVHS student Anika Mistry were amongst the 2020...

Mario Ibarra and Raffaele Cristallo, co-owners of the beloved Ben Lomond restaurant, Casa Nostra, opened a new location in Scotts Valley this week. After nine delicious years off Highway 9 and months of hard work converting their new location, their dishes will be available for...

A wrongful dismissal lawsuit brought forth by a long-time Scotts Valley Police Department officer accused of sexual harassment claims multiple instances of sexually-inappropriate behavior within the force were never properly investigated. While David Ball’s complaint is primarily centered on the assertion he was discriminated against...

Two people were killed when the car they were in collided with a commercial van yesterday, just before 5pm, according to the Scotts Valley Police Department. The crash occurred along Mount Hermon Road just past Skypark Drive toward Felton. The man driving the gold sedan and...

The following is a comprehensive list of restaurants open for takeout during the shelter-in-place order. Are we missing your business? Please contact [email protected] to have your establishment added to the list. Restaurants Bella’s Cafe: 13132 CA-9, Boulder Creek. Phone: 217-5070. Menu: bit.ly/2XbvcjS.Boulder Creek Country Club Bar...

Last year it was facing rising property crime and low staff morale, this year the Scotts Valley Police Department has been bringing on so many new recruits it’s hard to keep track. "How many people have I hired this year?" Chief Steven Walpole, Jr. responded...