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April 23, 2026

Monday accident slows afternoon traffic

There were only minor injuries after a high-speed collision between two vans on Highway 17 southbound closed the fast lane for about an hour on Monday afternoon.

Obituary: Barbara T. Hudson

Barbara T. Hudson

New Leaf chain sold to Portland company, local changes unlikely

New Leaf Community Markets, the local chain of eight grocery stores, is — as of Tuesday, Nov. 12 — a wholly owned subsidiary of New Seasons Market, a Portland, Ore.-based grocer.

Dispatch log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Obituary: Rev. Dr. Brian Patrick Hall

Rev. Dr. Brian Patrick Hall

Obituary: Carl Edward Glahn

Carl Edward Glahn

SV Chamber executive director steps down

The public face of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce for the past seven years, Sharolynn Ullestad, has stepped down from her position as executive director.

SVPD officer to retire after 30 years of service

Thirty years — nearly to the day — since he was hired as a full-time police officer in 1983, Lt. John Hohmann will officially retire from the Scotts Valley Police Department on Monday, Dec. 2.

News briefs

District looks into Aviza tech site

First-time pizza parlor owner simplifies local pies

Four months ago, U.S. Army veteran Josh Mosley was looking into what it would take to become an owner of a Taco Bell. Two months later, he and two business partner had purchased an independent pizza shop in Scotts Valley.

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News Briefs | Published April 17, 2026

Santa Cruz METRO celebrates Earth Day with free fares Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is celebrating Earth Day by offering free fares countywide on...