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April 10, 2026

Poetry reading Thursday in Felton

The ninth annual San Lorenzo Valley Poetry Reading will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in Felton.

Local authors release new memoirs, novel

As the weather gets warmer, the season for relaxing in a hammock with a book and a cold drink is approaching.

Larry Neil Duncan: Jan. 15, 1947 — April 5, 2013

A vigil and funeral Mass will take place this weekend for longtime Boulder Creek resident Larry Duncan, who died at home after battling cancer. He was 66.

Kathleen Ann ‘Kathy’ Smead: Aug. 16, 1943 — April 11, 2013

A celebration of life will be in Felton this weekend for longtime Scotts Valley resident Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Smead, who died at El Camino Hospital. She was 69.

Data hunt: Police granted warrant for Facebook info linked to school threat

Scotts Valley Police Department, investigating a threat to “shoot up” Scotts Valley High School last week, requested a search warrant from Santa Cruz Superior court Tuesday, April 16, to access Internet protocol addresses and user account information from Facebook.

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Musical to open in Scotts Valley

Thrift shop remodeled in Felton

On Monday, April 8, the Abbot’s Thrift, Antique and Collectibles store in Felton re-opened its doors following a two-week spring cleaning and remodeling.

Artist pledges $10K in sales to Scotts Valley art hub

A prominent Santa Cruz County artist is opening a gallery in Scotts Valley and has promised to donate the first $10,000 in gross sales to the local arts community.

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