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October 12, 2025

McPherson wins supervisor seat

Former Secretary of State Bruce McPherson has come out victorious in his bid for 5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor, nearly one month after the election.

Taxpayer group files suit to challenge fire fee

Homeowners in the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County began to receive bills last week for a controversial statewide fire protection fee aimed at stabilizing revenue for Cal Fire, the state’s wildland fire protection agency.

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Volunteers sought as docents

Scotts Valley water users face higher rates

Customers of the Scotts Valley Water District will likely face water rate increases for the next five years.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Business notes

New owners take over pizza shop

Local theater to put on ‘Miracle’

“Miracle on 34th Street” will be presented on stage by Mountain Community Theater as its special holiday show, capping off the theater’s 30th anniversary season. 

Election update: Provisional ballots challenge elections staff

Two weeks before the Dec. 4 deadline to officially certify the results of the Nov. 6 presidential election, workers at the Santa Cruz County Election Department are putting in extra hours to ensure that all the cast ballots are counted on time.

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...