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October 16, 2026

Highway 9 slow as storm blusters for second day

A winter storm that struck Santa Cruz County on Sunday night has continued through Tuesday, causing disruptions on main thoroufares in the San Lorenzo Valley and Bonny Doon. Various power-outages have also occured throughout the valley.

TV shop owner arrested for child porn possession

A Scotts Valley business owner was arraigned Tuesday, Aug. 30, after he was arrested over the weekend on two child pornography possession charges and one drug possession charge.

Obituary: Anthony ‘Tony’ Edward Ferreria

Anthony 'Tony' Edward Ferreria

Students Rally to Buy New Wheelchair for Beloved Drama Teacher

Scotts Valley drama
Holiday gifts come in all shapes and sizes, but the best ones come from the heart.  Just ask Kendra Kannegaard, 27, a former Scotts Valley High School student who loved theater. She has since become the school’s English and drama teacher, and theater juggernaut.  Kannegaard...

Sexual Predator’s Hearing for Bonny Doon Release Plan Draws Crowd

Michael Cheek
The hubbub at the Santa Cruz County Courthouse Tuesday morning was so loud a sheriff’s deputy had to tell the 50-plus Bonny Doon community members to pipe down. They were awaiting a hearing on whether or not convicted rapist Michael Cheek would be allowed to...

SLVWD urged to agree with the Grand Jury

At a special meeting on June 27, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) board of directors received public input on criticism received from the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury about the SLVWD board’s communication practices with the public. This public discussion became somewhat acrimonious as it progressed, with a small group of citizens agreeing wholeheartedly with the findings and recommendations of the Grand Jury.

Prolific graffiti suspect arrested

Aptos’ Cody Chirolo, 21, was arrested April 29 in connection with at least 27 instances of graffiti across the county, including two spray-painted “murals” in Scotts Valley.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Grammy winners Beausoleil coming to Felton

For the first time, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet will bring their Cajun and zydeco sounds to Don Quixote's in Felton. They will play an evening show on June 29.

Nonprofit honors volunteers

Valley Churches United Missions had its 18th annual Angels of the Year awards dinner Dec. 6 to honor those whose contributions and support have helped VCUM’s programs in 2012.

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Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant

Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety. The...