Rainfall down, fire danger up
Each day without rainfall increases fire dangers in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley, according to fire officials.
Alex D. Ratliff July 6, 1992 – Jan. 8, 2012
Former Scotts Valley resident Alexander D. Ratliff, of Salinas, died Sunday, Jan. 8, from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Reservation Road near Marina. He was 19.
City, county prepared for loss of redevelopment agencies
On Feb. 1, redevelopment agencies throughout California will become a thing of the past as the court-delayed California State Assembly Bill 1x26, known as the Dissolution Act, takes effect.
Woman accused of embezzling from middle school
A 42-year-old Ben Lomond woman allegedly embezzled more than $9,000 from the San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Panther Club while acting as treasurer of the organization.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...