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Scotts Valley
October 5, 2025

Many open offices as elections approach

The filing period for candidates running for office in the Nov. 6 election ends next Friday, Aug. 10.

News briefs

Learn to make cheese in Boulder Creek

Local man to release CD

Ben Lomond harmonica player Harpin’ Jonny Troutner will release his second CD, “Harpster,” during a release party in Felton next weekend.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Local NASA engineer wins invention prize

Dave Stewart’s Scotts Valley home is filled with awards and certificates that mark his achievements as a senior research scientist for NASA the past 53 years.

Balch, Patty tie the knot

Laura Balch of Scotts Valley wed Ryan Patty of Charlotte, N.C., on June 16, 2012. The wedding was attended by 200 close friends and relatives.

School notes

School-year recreation sign-ups next week

Vehicle tax kept off ballot

Based on a narrow vote by transportation decision-makers, a $10 vehicle registration fee to pay for road improvements in Santa Cruz County will not be on the November ballot.

Schools welcome new staff, programs for 2012-13

As the last days of summer approach, students, teachers and administrators in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley are hard at work preparing for the upcoming academic year. Below is an update of what changes have been made on various school campuses since students vacated them in June.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...