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February 1, 2026

‘Fame’ opens at high school

For Louis Kruse, a San Lorenzo Valley High School senior who is headed to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York for college, SLV’s winter musical presents a new kind of challenge.

Scotts Valley fire contained quickly

A small residential fire was quickly contained by Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz firefighters this afternoon.

Unocal workers arrested

An investigation by detectives from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two Scotts Valley gas station employees Jan. 23 on suspicion of drug use and embezzlement.

Jane Gretchen Madden June 1, 1927 — Dec. 10, 2011

A service will be this weekend for Boulder Creek resident Jane Madden, who died Dec. 10 in Santa Cruz. She was 84.

Valley People

Bonny Doon resident to lead art center

Dorothy June Rohrbough Aug. 18, 1932 — Jan. 12, 2012

Longtime San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley resident Dorothy June Rohrbough died Jan. 12 at her home in Scotts Valley, surrounded by family.

Darrell Lee Mayfield Dec. 6, 1963 — Jan. 19, 2012

A memorial service will be this weekend for lifelong Scotts Valley resident Darrell Lee Mayfield, who died after a 28-month battle with terminal cancer. He was 48.

Mark Bailey Aug. 31, 1955 — Jan. 24, 2012

Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, in Felton for Mark Bailey, who died at his home in Boulder Creek after a three-year fight with cancer. He was 56.

Mobile clinic a boon to uninsured

When an uninsured patient can expect to pay fees well north of $100 for a simple checkup — a figure that increases exponentially if anything is actually wrong — getting quality health care becomes a luxury few can afford.

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Scotts Valley Council clears surplus land step for Town Center project

Scotts Valley City Council’s Jan. 21 meeting made some serious progress on the Town Center development—essentially doing some of the housekeeping items needed to...