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April 2, 2026

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Felton animal owners alerted to Memorial Day weekend noise

Alleged car thief arraigned in Alameda County

The first in what will likely be a roving tour of court appearances for Dimitri Storm began on Friday, May 10 in Oakland as the suspected car thief and burglar was formally charged for nine alleged crimes in Alameda County — the first in a long line of municipalities lining up for a court date with Storm.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Second “Mural in a Day” to take shape Saturday

The Regional Artisans Association’s second Scotts Valley Mural in a Day project will be painted this Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 in the Kings Village Shopping Center.

Joseph A. Benedict: March 14, 1923 — May 4, 2013

Joseph Benedict, a beloved San Lorenzo Valley educator, died this month. He was 88.

Valley people

Student, teacher to be honored

SLV district to seek substantial rate increase to complete projects

San Lorenzo Valley Water District will seek a significant rate increase that will be spread over five years to fund several major projects and cover regular increases in operating costs.

Local brothers die in canoe accident

Two local men were pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose after their canoe reportedly capsized on the Lexington Reservoir on Sunday, May 5.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

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Scotts Valley City Manager: We’re closing Siltanen Park ballfields, building 50...

Mali LaGoe caught Scotts Valley City Council off-guard with some major announcements at the body’s regularly-scheduled meeting today. “After extensive public outreach, it’s been determined...