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April 4, 2026

Boulder Creek teenager uses music and art to raise ecological awareness

At 13 years of age, Boulder Creek resident and Youth Ambassador Paris Shewfelt has already traveled the world spreading the word and raising awareness for ocean and environmental conservation.

Fatal accident claims Boulder Creek man

A Boulder Creek man was pronounced dead at the scene of a fiery solo vehicle crash on northbound La Madrona Drive last week.

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Obituary: Ronald James Hinton

Ronald James Hinton

Longtime Mount Hermon CEO Williams dies

Mount Hermon Christian Camps and Conference Center Chief Executive Officer Roger Williams passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14 after a near-three-year battle with cancer.

Lexington Hotel appears destined for Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley City Council recently approved a long-delayed plan for a new hotel at 5030 Scotts Valley Drive.

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San Lorenzo Valley Water District and State Assembly Candidate Forum

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Local schools benefit from legacy of Bethany University

Many local schools and organizations have benefited from the legacy left behind by the Bethany University campus.

SVMS staff takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Some 30 teachers, administrators and staffers of Scotts Valley Middle School gathered on the campus’ field last Friday where, in view of parents and students, they were sprayed by members of the Scotts Valley Fire District.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...