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Scotts Valley
October 8, 2026

Author plumbs depths of SLV’s tumultuous water history

It’s easy to take water for granted: go to the tap, turn a handle and you’ve got it.

New dashboard details school-based Covid-19 testing results

Schools Covid
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) has launched a dashboard that summarizes Covid-19 testing results across schools countywide. The dashboard is a partnership with school districts, Inspire Diagnostics and the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Health, COE spokesman Nick Ibarra...

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Animal advocates say think twice before buying pets as Easter gifts

Baby rabbits and chicks are popular Easter gifts that often find their way into animal shelters and rescue groups when the novelty wears off.

Santa Cruz, Monterey counties certify election results

Santa Cruz County Elections
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—In one of her final acts before her retirement at the end of the year, Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin on Tuesday officially certified the results from the 2020 presidential election. More than 86 percent of county voters—a total of 146,857—cast ballots...

Melrose Police Employee of Year

Scotts Valley police supervisor Tamera Melrose usually tries to avoid the spotlight. She ducks away from the camera and likes to remain behind the scenes — but this time there was no way out.

Home & Garden: Prepare your yard and garden for springtime

• Start cleaning up your lawn when the grass is no longer sopping wet and planting beds are no longer muddy. Rake your lawn to let light and air touch the soil and to encourage your grass to grow.

Valley People

VCUM founder honored

SOUTHBOUND HIGHWAY 17 MAINTENANCE PROJECTS IN SCOTTS VALLEY–MONDAY

Two maintenance projects southbound on Highway 17 between Sugarloaf Rd. and Crescent Dr. (North) near ScottsValley begin Monday, November 2. Caltrans officials announced roadwork details as follows:

Cabrillo College’s Name Change Discussions Set for This Month

Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College is planning to host a series of 90-minute community discussions in September and October as college officials weigh changing the school’s name. The first three sessions are scheduled for Sept. 21, 23 and 30. All three will be conducted via Zoom. Cabrillo wrapped up...

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Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship

Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund. Dauksa is a...