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April 1, 2026

Death notice: Roger Jouron

Roger Jouron, 58, was found dead near the San Lorenzo River in Boulder Creek at about 4:15 p.m. Saturday, March 23, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Jouron was known as a transient in Boulder Creek. No foul play is suspected.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Private rose retreat opened to public

Allen Reames recites a motto while walking by his 185-bush garden on Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley: “You’ve got to slow down and smell the roses.”

Second billing of fire fee delayed

Paperwork from a deluge of appeals postponed the second round of bills for a statewide fire prevention fee that affects residents in unincorporated areas of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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Free baby expo

BC businessmen battle blaze

Quick work by several Boulder Creek business owners prevented what could have been a large fire in some century-old buildings along Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Kindergarten registration underway in valleys

Kindergarten registration under way

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Highway 9 daytime one-way reversing traffic control set for next week

Travelers will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday at multiple locations on Highway 9 during the week of March 30. Caltrans noted...