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April 2, 2026

Alleged car thief apprehended

The Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office announced Thursday morning that alleged car thief and burglar Dimitri Storm was arrested by the Berkeley Police Department on Tuesday, May 7. Storm was using the alias James Prouty Rollston. He was arrested for burglary and resisting arrest. Storm is accused of stealing at least 10 cars and 40 cases of burglary across four counties, many in the San Lorenzo Valley area. Storm's alleged crime spree began in March and he became one of the most wanted criminals in the county. This story will be updated

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Circus returns to Scotts Valley

AmeriGas lists Scotts Valley parcel for sale

A long sought-after piece of the proposed Scotts Valley Town Center recently hit the real estate market as the AmeriGas propane facility on Mount Hermon Road prepares to move into larger digs.

Doors close on SLV school, day care

After being a staple of early childhood education in San Lorenzo Valley for more than 40 years, Glen Arbor School closed its doors Tuesday, April 30.

Local to launch anxiety, depression support group

A monthly support group for women who suffer from depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder will begin this month in Boulder Creek.

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Private graduates training

Locals return from Uganda with adopted son

When Geoff and Shannon Dunton saw a picture and read a short story about Benjamin Mukisagwe — a 2-year-old orphan from Uganda — they knew he was going to be their boy.

Melva June Johnson: April 15, 1934 — April 21, 2013

A memorial Mass will be celebrated May 11 in Santa Cruz for longtime Boulder Creek resident Melva Johnson, who died at her home April 21. She was 79.

Art show approaches in Pasatiempo

The 12th annual Pasatiempo Art show will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Hollins House in Pasatiempo.

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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...