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October 4, 2025

News briefs

Stone gets Democratic Party OK for Assembly run

Resource center phone-athon in full swing

In hopes of generating much-needed funds to continue serving the residents of the San Lorenzo Valley, volunteers of Mountain Community Resources are making phone calls to valley residents most weeknights this month.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Scotts Valley hires new fire chief

Scotts Valley Fire Protection District has hired Daniel J. Grebil, of Ukiah, as the successor to longtime chief Mike McMurry, who is set to retire at the end of March.

Student invigorates senior center with technology

In a world where technology is constantly evolving, senior citizens might require help navigating and understanding the changes.

Bench installed to remember middle school teacher

A memorial bench was unveiled in the Scotts Valley Middle School quad this morning to commemorate longtime history teacher Tom Milnes who died in August at age 55.

Richard Carl ‘Dick’ Greco Oct. 13, 1938 — Jan. 28, 2012

Longtime Felton resident Richard Carl “Dick” Greco died Jan. 28 surrounded by his family.

Romance guru out to set kissing world record

Valentine’s Day has always been a special day for Leon Scott Baxter: On Feb. 14, 1990, the San Lorenzo Valley native shared his first kiss with his future wife, Mary. But after this year, it might also be remembered as the day Guinness World Records came calling.

Business Notes

Business association installs new board members

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

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Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...