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Scotts Valley
April 11, 2026

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

SV native produces fourth season of web series

Twenty years ago, Kristina Harris graduated from Scotts Valley Middle School as student body president. These days she produces, stars in and directs a web video series titled “Math Warriors” that premiered its fourth season on November 5.

A whirring of wings and whistles

If you hear a pleasant whistling sound above your head, and the flapping of six or seven pairs of wings on a quiet day in the San Lorenzo Valley or Scotts Valley, it might just be Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Cinderella making their way home.

SVPD welcomes new hires to the force

In recent years, the Scotts Valley Police Department has found itself somewhat shorthanded, as several officers and sworn staff have left for other positions or outright retirement.

Burger 9 reopens with revamped name, dining area

Burger 9 in Boulder Creek has adjusted its name (slightly) and held a grand reopening on Halloween. 

Chiropractor celebrates 20 years of practice

Ben Lomond chiropractor Jeanne Hofvendahl is celebrating her 20thyear in the San Lorenzo Valley as a practicing chiropractor.

Local theaters premiere winter shows

As the holidays approach, local theaters, in Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond and Santa Cruz prepare to bring theater to the community with winter performances.

Tuesday fire slows traffic on Highway 17

A small wildland fire along Highway 17 snarled northbound traffic on the busy highway through Scotts Valley this morning.

Dispatch log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

City voters pass sales tax in landslide

Voters in Scotts Valley overwhelmingly voted Tuesday, Nov. 5 to approve Measure U, a temporary sales tax meant to preserve city services against the backdrop of a bleak budgetary crisis.

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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...