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Weekend fires quelled before they could hurt structures and cows nearby

August 14, 2025

A traditional trial

Parcel tax wording to be heard Friday

Convicted Rapist Seeking Housing in Bonny Doon Back in Court

34 dogs rescued in Scotts Valley

Library leaders to make decision soon

February 10, 2011

The Santa Cruz County Library Joint Powers Authority will likely make a decision about the future of the Santa Cruz County Library System during its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at the Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Cedar St., in Santa Cruz.

Courtroom drama performance to open

October 17, 2013

Twelve local high school students will take on the roles of an indignant jury as part of the upcoming production of Twelve Angry Jurors by San Lorenzo Valley High School.

March 10, 2011

Scotts Valley Unified School District Superintendent Susan Silver will retire in June from the position she has held for more than five years.

Pension crisis hits school districts

February 4, 2017

Local school districts are staring into a half-empty glass trying to find money for rising state-mandated pension contributions.

September 13, 2012

A new play structure donated by the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation was dedicated at Brook Knoll Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 7. The Foundation donated $23,000 for the structure that will serve students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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August 28, 2014

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Lompico water secretary charged with embezzlement

May 7, 2010

The former secretary and bookkeeper of the Lompico County Water District faces felony charges for allegedly stealing more than $4,900 in cash from the district during her employment.

June 10, 2022

A rainbow flag was waving above Scotts Valley City Hall by 10:15am on June 2—it marked the culmination of a year of work on a ceremonial flag policy. Still, a surprise political tactic the previous night at the council meeting threatened to derail its...

Water rate hike opposed by watchdog group

September 19, 2013

Heavy opposition to a proposed water rate increase has materialized from a group of San Lorenzo Valley Water District customers who are unhappy with the district’s plans to spend much of the money on a new administrative campus.

Dispatch Log

June 17, 2010

Scotts Valley Police Department

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Weekend fires quelled before they could hurt structures and cows nearby

A traditional trial

Parcel tax wording to be heard Friday

Convicted Rapist Seeking Housing in Bonny Doon Back in Court

34 dogs rescued in Scotts Valley

Library leaders to make decision soon

Courtroom drama performance to open

Superintendent announces retirement

Pension crisis hits school districts

School celebrates playground

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Lompico water secretary charged with embezzlement

Pride Flag debate exposes political divide

Water rate hike opposed by watchdog group

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