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April 10, 2026

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.

SV school board to appoint replacement

On Tuesday evening, the Scotts Valley Unified School District board of trustees will choose a new person to fill a vacancy on the 5-member board.

Fair draws job-seekers

More than 150 people attended a job fair hosted by the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 27, in Felton.

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Applicants sought for drug abuse commission

Michael Ray Clark: Feb. 14, 2013 — April 19, 2013

A celebration of life for Felton resident Michael Ray Clark, 50, will be Saturday, May 4, in Scotts Valley. He died in an accident April 19.

Blaze sparks early fire season

A blaze in Felton Saturday, April 27, helped spurred state officials to declare an early start to fire season in Central California.

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Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...