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April 2, 2026

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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.

Valley people

Local students receive scholastic honor

David S. Lucero II February 19, 1976 to June 9, 2013

A private celebration was held in June for San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate David Lucero died last month in San Jose. He was 37.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Pierce, Thieman ashes scattered

A celebration and scattering of the ashes for Lisa Marie Pierce and Susan Thieman will take place Wednesday, July 24 in Santa Cruz.

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