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October 27, 2025

Peter Ver Berkmoes: Feb. 14, 1922 to July 14, 2013

A memorial service will be held this weekend for Boulder Creek resident Peter Ver Berkmoes who died, surrounded by loved ones, after a long illness. He was 91.

New take on Alice and Wonderland to open

What: Alice’s Avengers in Underland

Annette E Rice: July 10, 1925 to Dec. 15, 2012

A memorial service will be held in August for former Felton resident Annette E. Rice who died in Santa Cruz. She was 87.

SV tree lighters look for support

A group of Scotts Valley businesses and community members has already got Christmas on its mind. Plans to light the community Christmas tree bigger and brighter than ever are gaining momentum.

News briefs

 

Water district taps local as new manager

Scotts Valley Water District has announced the selection of Scotts Valley resident Piret Harmon as the water agency’s new directory.

Backpack drive underway in valley

Now in its 22nd year stuffing backpacks, Valley Churches United Missions seeks donations of school supplies, backpacks and gift cards for shoes for school children in need.

Man arrested for Henry Cowell arson

A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson in connection to four fires near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton last week.

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Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...

An adult victim was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday...