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October 21, 2026

Sheriff’s office goes high tech with ID tool

Criminal fingerprints are more valuable than ever to law enforcement officers in Santa Cruz County since the launch of a new piece of technology.

Smoke in the valley

The San Lorenzo Valley has everything a nature lover could want: picturesque scenery, tall trees, fresh mountain streams. When it comes to air quality, however, the valley might be more akin to the Los Angeles Basin.

Senior Center booming at 25

The Scotts Valley Senior Center celebrated its 25thanniversary last weekend with a ho-down-themed potluck dinner. But the celebration was just the tip of the iceberg for the senior center and its 620 members.

New Briefs: Target requests $700K from La Madrona property owner

Target Corp. filed a complaint with the Santa Cruz County Superior Court last month requesting that Title Two Investment Corp. return more than $700,000 the company paid the La Madrona Drive landowner in the past two years.

Recycling Challenge open to local schools

Local school kids and classes have until Thursday to register for the 2019 K-12 Recycling Challenge.

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Robert Bruce Hope

Services will be Feb. 28 for longtime local resident Robert Bruce Hope, who died at home in Santa Cruz at the age of 95 on Feb. 14.

Man killed in SV tree-cutting accident

A 70-year-old man died last week after a fallen tree he was cutting rolled onto his body and pinned him.

Female leaders Ready to Guide Scotts Valley’s 2022 Rebound

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On Tuesday, new Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe went for a tour of the library building currently undergoing a full renovation and was greeted by a familiar face. Yolande Wilburn, who just succeeded Susan Nemitz as director of Santa Cruz Public Libraries after overseeing...

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Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant

Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety. The...