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October 16, 2026

Church rings in 25 years of service

An antique bell, cast by a blacksmith in 1901, hangs in the bell tower high above St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Scotts Valley. But the bell is far older than the church, which celebrated its 25th anniversary Nov. 3.  

‘Honk’ if you love middle school musicals

About 45 San Lorenzo Valley Middle School students worked through their final rehearsals this week in preparation for the Thursday, Dec. 6, opening performance of “Honk!”

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Susan Betty Thieman July 31, 1940 — Nov. 5, 2012

Susan Betty Thieman

Valley People

Locals help hurricane relief efforts

It’s official: McPherson takes 5th District race

The finalized results of the Nov. 6 election were certified by the Santa Cruz County Clerk’s office Tuesday, Dec. 4, bringing to close one of the more drawn-out — and expensive — supervisorial elections in recent county history.

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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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...