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November 4, 2025

Scotts Valley taps former Capitola official following surprise departure of Public Works director

The City of Scotts Valley has turned to a former Capitola official to fill the considerable gap left with the surprise departure of Public...

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company opens production brewery in Salinas

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company has announced the opening of a brand-new production brewery in Salinas, representing a significant increase in production capacity over their...

Saloon Room erupts with hardcore punk volcano

A slate of bands brought hardcore and punk energy to the Saloon Room at the storied Brookdale Lodge last Friday. Despite the growling vocals, thrashing...

Scotts Valley Fire District to absorb Branciforte’s fire service

Santa Cruz County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the merger of the fire departments that serve Scotts Valley and Branciforte on Aug. 2. Scotts...

Rural Scotts Valley resident raises concerns over growing cell tower

Mark Meyer, 61, headed out of town for a wedding over the weekend, and on Sunday when he returned, pulling into his spacious driveway...

Supervisor Zach Friend announces he will not seek reelection in 2024

Santa Cruz Supervisor and current Board Chair Zach Friend announced Friday that he will not seek a fourth term on the Santa Cruz County...

SVUSD considered calling CPS over boy’s pandemic protest

Court documents in a lawsuit brought by a 7-year-old Brook Knoll Elementary School student against the Scotts Valley Unified School District show the superintendent...

Santa Cruz County earns age-friendly designation

In line with state and local efforts to develop a statewide Master Plan for Aging, the County of Santa Cruz has announced it has...

Sheriff’s Office hosts active shooter drills at San Lorenzo Valley campus

A voice rings out over the handheld radio: “Numerous callers reporting gunfire in the middle school gym.” With that, the first active shooter scenario...

Slew of road construction projects set to begin for San Lorenzo Valley

Highway 9 to close at Jaye’s Slide for utility work Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide (PM 8.8) in Ben Lomond will be closed in both...

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown  Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...