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Scotts Valley
October 15, 2026

Bonny Doon survives fire; no houses burned

By Thursday of this week, the Lockheed Fire had burned 7,364 acres north and west of Bonny Doon, but not a single home was damaged by the weeklong blaze — though two outbuildings were, and one was destroyed.

11-day Lockheed Fire fully contained

After burning in the hills north and west of Bonny Doon for 11 days, the Lockheed Fire was fully contained by Cal Fire crews earlier this week.

Art After School program benefits youth of San Lorenzo Valley

Elementary and middle school-age children have the opportunity to expand their artistic skills through the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center’s Art After School Program.

William Stanley “Bill” Cavanaugh: July 9, 1940 to Feb. 13, 2013

Family and friends celebrated the life of Scotts Valley resident William Cavanaugh with a weekend ceremony in Boulder Creek. 

Volunteer Firefighters Recall Harrowing Dixie Days

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When Zayante firefighters got the call at 7:11pm on Aug. 4 that their services were needed on the Dixie Fire, they had just hours to pack and deploy. It would be two weeks of grueling attacks, sleepless nights and ever-present danger, battling what would turn...

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State budget crisis puts teachers on cutting block in Scotts Valley

California's state budget is taking its toll on Scotts Valley schools.

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Boulder Creek art gallery opens

Court takes issue of ‘standing’

The legal of issue of whether and under what circumstances a taxpayer or citizen can bring a lawsuit against a government agency was argued in court this week.

Dance night away in Boulder Creek

The third annual Boulder Creek Fall Dance promises a good time for a good cause in its first year as a fundraising event.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...

California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The...