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February 5, 2026

Rose Marie Demler: June 12, 1955 — Feb. 25, 2013

A memorial service will be held this weekend to honor the life of Rose Marie Demler, who died Feb. 25 in Santa Cruz with her family by her bedside following a sudden illness. She was 57.

Advocates speak up for education of foster children

A program has been launched in Santa Cruz County designed to give foster children a reliable source of academic advocacy and encouragement.

District welcomes new fire engine

A new set of wheels recently showed up at the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District, as the department took delivery of a brand-new Type-1 fire engine.

Memorial service for fallen officers Thursday in San Jose

The public memorial service for two Santa Cruz Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty will be held in San Jose on Thursday.

Graham Hill stoplight to go online Tuesday

Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works announced today that motorist can expect delays and possible lane closures on Graham Hill Road on Tuesday, March 5, as crews will be working to activate the newly installed traffic signals at the intersection with Lockewood Lane.

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Watershed grant applications due

Group enters agreement to pursue SV performing arts theater

Plans are evolving at a breakneck pace for a group of theater aficionados seeking to create a 300-seat theater in a 9,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Scotts Valley Library.

Businesses revive former Seagate campus

When Seagate pulled out of Scotts Valley in 2011, the mainstay company left large, empty buildings in its wake and the city without its largest employer.

Charles Albert Discoe Jr.: Sept. 9, 1917 — Feb. 20, 2013

Services are planned March 23 for Charles Albert Discoe Jr., a longtime Scotts Valley general contractor, who died Feb. 20 at his home in Murphys. He was 95.

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Highway 17 overnight lane closures continue through Tuesday south of Sugarloaf...

Travelers on Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley will continue to encounter a reduction to one lane of travel in each direction on Monday and...