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October 10, 2025

National Night Out photos

Photos from the event held Aug. 7 at the Sheriff's Service Center in Felton.

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.

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Invasive Aedes aegypti

Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito detected in Boulder Creek

Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control has confirmed the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes near downtown Boulder Creek, marking the second confirmed case...