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Scotts Valley
April 3, 2026

Valley People

Locals honored by college

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Danilo J. ‘Dan’ Mazzoncini Sr. June 21, 1932 — Feb. 6, 2012

A memorial celebration will be March 3 for Scotts Valley resident Dan Mazzoncini, who died at home surrounded by family after battling a heart condition.

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Talent sought for contest

Local mechanic recovers from hit by drunken driver

On Dec. 10, Ricky Dahill stepped into a crosswalk to cross the street while visiting Folsom. Three weeks later, he woke up in a hospital in Sacramento. He didn’t return to his Scotts Valley home until February, and he has yet to resume his mechanic’s job with his father, Leland Dahill, at Leland’s Automotive.

A choice that smarts

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Santa Cruz County received certified letters by way of the U.S. Postal Service last week describing the fees they would pay to opt out of the widespread Smart Meter program.

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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.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...