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February 5, 2026

Harold F. Wells: June 3, 1936 — Feb. 22, 2013

A funeral was held this week for Harold F. “Hal” Wells, a retired golf pro, who died Feb. 22 in Santa Cruz following a lengthy illness. He was 76.

High school set for theater construction

San Lorenzo Valley High School students heading back to campus in August may deal with extra noise, dust and debris, as work on a new Performing Arts Center could start as soon as June.

David E. Faunce: Feb. 22, 1924 — Feb. 12, 2013

A memorial service will be held March 11 for World War II veteran David E. Faunce, a Scotts Valley resident who died Feb. 12. He was 88.

Dispatch log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

William Stanley “Bill” Cavanaugh: July 9, 1940 to Feb. 13, 2013

Family and friends celebrated the life of Scotts Valley resident William Cavanaugh with a weekend ceremony in Boulder Creek. 

Two police officers killed in Santa Cruz

Two city of Santa Cruz police officers were killed while on duty Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 26, and the suspected gunman was shot and killed during a firefight with law enforcement shortly afterward.

Class focuses on skills beyond school

For young men graduating from high school, adult expectations and situations arrive rapidly and with increasing regularity, and the unprepared can quickly find themselves overwhelmed.

Sure shore guardians

The volunteer organization that promotes boating safety and assists the United States Coast Guard has promoted two local men to high-ranking positions on the West Coast.

News briefs

Public art proposals sought

Graham Hill traffic signal to be lit next week

For several months, new traffic signals have loomed over Graham Hill Road’s intersection with Lockewood Lane, but so far the lights have remained inactive.

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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...