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April 3, 2026

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

Scotts Valley schools go to the polls for help

Scotts Valley voters will have the chance in June to pass a parcel tax to help support the financially strapped local schools.

News Briefs

‘Valengrams’ available for special someone

Council Notes: City OK’s scooters in skate park

Council OKs scooters at skate park

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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...