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April 12, 2026

Garage destroyed in Tuesday fire

Crews from Central Fire District and Scotts Valley Fire District responded to a structure fire on the 1300 block of El Rancho Drive on Tuesday afternoon.

SV community rallies around local man in cancer battle

The stakes couldn’t be higher for Flynn Post as he begins his battle against stage 4 liver cancer, but the Scotts Valley resident says his spirits are high and he is determined to fight the disease every step of the way.

County offers path to compliance for non-permitted structures

With a goal of reducing the number of unpermitted structures in the region, Santa Cruz County planning officials have introduced the Legalization Assistance Permit Program, a program that allows property owners to work with the county to legalize unpermitted structures, remodels, and alterations without fear of fines or legal action.

Local filmmaker’s El Salvador documentary to air on PBS

A Boulder Creek-based documentarian’s latest film is scheduled to air this Sunday, bringing a view into the dramatically changing landscape of El Salvador.

New owners bring new life to SV restaurant

It’s been a little over a year since Scotts Valley restaurateurs Danny and Marty Soliz reopened the former Heavenly Café as the renamed and revamped Heavenly Roadside Café.

Obituary: Mary Barnett

Mary Barnett

Local teens injured in downtown Santa Cruz shooting

The victims of Sunday’s shooting on Pacific Avenue and Birch Lane in Santa Cruz were residents of Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley.

Dispatch Log (Jan. 30, 2015)

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Highway 9 closure, delays loom for SLV residents

Major roadwork is set to begin next month on Highway 9, bringing with it delays for motorists in Boulder Creek and Brookdale, and the complete closure of the roadway between Felton and Santa Cruz.

Local amputee makes great strides with foundation’s help

Patrick Lonsdale has begun swimming two miles at a time and has started to ride his bicycle for the first time in two years as he gears up for the May 2 Wildflower Triathlon along Lake San Antonio near San Miguel.

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News Briefs | Published April 10, 2026

North County Dems host candidate endorsement forum The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will host a Candidate Endorsement Forum for the upcoming June...