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April 15, 2026

Restored locomotive returns to its native tracks

A little bit of local history rolled into town on Wednesday, July 9, as a steam locomotive that began its long life in Davenport more than 100 years ago returned to the rails in Santa Cruz County when it rolled from an oversized flatbed truck onto the tracks at Roaring Camp Railroads.

Obituary: Dwight Herr

Dwight Herr

Business is sweet for rapidly expanding Cutesy Cupcakes

While many businesses, large and small, are closing in our tight economy, Scotts Valley-based Cutesy Cupcakes is not only surviving — the locally owned and operated bakery is rapidly expanding.

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Valley Gardens Golf Course to hold summer leagues

Summer jobs help teens earn money, learn responsibility

After school lets out and summer begins, some students choose to spend their time working in the community as a way to do something new, be with friends, and enjoy a paycheck.

Obituary: Luke Hillis Goodrich

Luke Hillis Goodrich

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Scotts Valley Police Department

Grand Jury blasts San Lorenzo Valley Water Management District

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District lacks proper oversight as the board of directors has relinquished its responsibility to oversee the finances to the executive director, according to the 2014 Santa Cruz Grand Jury Report released Tuesday.

Council takes pass on trailhead improvements

SCOTTS VALLEY — The Glenwood Preserve trailhead at K Street will remain unimproved, for the most part, the City Council decided Wednesday.

Learn How to File for Upcoming Election on Monday

Two seats on the Scotts Valley City Council, as well as spots on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education, the boards of local school districts and fire protection districts will be for election in November. Anyone interested in challenging for any of these seats can find out how Monday evening in Scotts Valley as the Santa Cruz County Elections Department will be co-sponsoring a Candidate Information Workshop at the Scotts Valley Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, from 6-7:30 p.m.

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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...