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November 4, 2025

McPherson touts experience, connections in 5th District campaign

As the June primary election approaches, Bruce McPherson is stepping up his campaign efforts as the race for Mark Stone’s soon-to-be vacated 5th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors enters its final two months.

Scotts Valley man arrested for alleged molestation of second girl

Scotts Valley resident David Escobar was arrested last week on suspicion of molesting a young girl who spoke with police following his arrest on similar charges earlier in the month.

Felton to host full-blown chili cook-off

While the coming of spring promises warmer weather, Meghan Dunn wants to bring a new kind of heat to the San Lorenzo Valley — the spiciness found only in chili.

Suspected child molester arrested in SV

A 41-year-old Scotts Valley man suspected of molesting a 14-year-old girl was arrested last week and faces charges stemming from his interaction with the girl.

Anna Louise Legner-Brunetti-Foster May 6, 1965 — March 15, 2012

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, April 1, for Anna Louise Legner-Brunetti-Foster of Scotts Valley, who died of cancer March 15. She was 46.

Local science fair winners honored

Students from schools throughout the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley descended upon the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds as the scientists of tomorrow at the Santa Cruz County Science Fair on March 9 and 10.

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Election forums coming to the valley

There are three election forums where residents will have a chance to ask questions and get to know the three candidates running for the open seat for 5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor.

SLV High to lose principal, athletic director

Two top positions at San Lorenzo Valley High School will be vacant by the school year’s end, when Principal Michael Arredondo and Athletic Director Marcus Northcutt both plan to step down.

Smallman battles uphill in race for 5th District

Nine weeks before the June 5 election, the herd of candidates for Mark Stone’s 5th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has thinned to three hopefuls.

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