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April 1, 2026

Louis George Billars April 19, 1915 — April 8, 2012

Former Scotts Valley resident Louis Billars died in San Jose last week.

Supervisor candidate touts local involvement

On the campaign trail since November, Eric Hammer has kicked his run for the District 5 seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors into high gear as the June election draws closer.

Lompico Water asks to borrow $30K to study merger

Lompico County Water District trustees voted to borrow as much as $30,000 from the San Lorenzo Valley Water District to explore several issues related to a possible merger of the districts.

Fire chief’s legacy to live on

Scotts Valley Fire Chief Mike McMurry retired from his post last week — and even local fire chiefs had a hard time pinning him down for a celebration.

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Consignment clothing store opens in SV

The realized dreams of two fashion-conscious friends means that Scotts Valley residents no longer need to truck it over to San Jose or Monterey to find hip, designer apparel.

Dance studio celebrates third year

Skylight Ballroom — the only place to learn all the traditional ballroom dances in the San Lorenzo Valley or Scotts Valley — celebrated three years of business last weekend with a dance party.

McClish to spend life in prison for murders

Ben Lomond resident Michael McClish was sentenced to life in prison last week for the 2006 murder of Joanna “Asha” Veil and her unborn child.

Man faces drug charges after second arrest

A Felton man awaiting trial for charges of drug sales was arrested on suspicion of more drug-related crimes Saturday, March 29, in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz.

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McPherson announces new endorsements

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Highway 9 daytime one-way reversing traffic control set for next week

Travelers will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday at multiple locations on Highway 9 during the week of March 30. Caltrans noted...