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July 8, 2025

Scotts Valley Drinking Water Plant Upgrades Unveiled

bioair scrubber and new well
It costs big bucks to ensure one of life’s essential components is fit for human consumption. And on May 25, local officials and media got to taste the $3.5 million upgrade results to the Scotts Valley Water District’s Orchard Run Water Treatment Plant, leaving...

Original play debuts in Ben Lomond

Boulder Creek resident Mark Hoagland’s first full-length play, “The Elephant Man Hears A Who,” debuts this weekend at Ben Lomond’s Park Hall.

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‘Idol’ singer sports local leather

Obituary: Col. William Howard Hardwick (USAF ret.)

Col. William Howard Hardwick (USAF ret.)

Why, where to get a real workout

Why work out? There may be nobody better to ask than bodybuilder Dave Draper, whose killer biceps have earned him the titles of Mr. America, Mr. World and Mr. Universe.

Obituary: Rev. Dr. Brian Patrick Hall

Rev. Dr. Brian Patrick Hall

Students collect air pollution data for district

Since Thanksgiving, the softball field at San Lorenzo Valley High School has been a launching pad for two students conducting experiments to map the microclimate of the San Lorenzo Valley.

Firefighters return from Loma fire

Firefighters from Scotts Valley and Felton returned safely from the Loma fire this week, after battling the blaze for six days.

Breaking down campaign finances

Campaign contributions matter in political campaigns, both large and small. In the three-way race for two seats on the Scotts Valley City Council, Stephany Aguilar received the most money for her campaign- a total of $17,786, with Jim Reed coming in a close second at $17,516.  Derek Timm reported receiving a total of $10,438 for his campaign, all according to the most recent campaign disclosure statements, covering the period to Oct. 20, filed with the city clerk.  

Support needed for victims of house fire

Last week’s duplex fire in Boulder Creek has left two families looking for permanent homes in the San Lorenzo Valley.

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News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025

Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...