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Budget time is fast approaching for the city of Scotts Valley as staffers begin to prepare for the 2011-12 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

Oct. 16

A Boulder Creek man with a history of arson pleaded no contest Dec. 3 to felony arson charges related to a fire at the Mountain Store in Boulder Creek in August.

Felton-based River Sanctuary Publishing recently announced the publication of local author Heather Bradrick’s newest book, “Grandma Josephine: Upper Hood River Valley and Days Gone By.”

Santa Cruz County Sherriff’s Office August 03 10:22 p.m.: A suspect was arrested driving while intoxicated on Jonathon Way in Scotts Valley. July 317:55 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for contempt and disorderly conduct on the 9700 block of East Zayante Road in Felton. July 303:25 a.m.: A suspect was arrested for probation violation, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, and possession of a controlled substance on Mount Hermon Rd. in Scotts Valley. July 309:36 p.m.: A suspect was arrested for violation of parole in Ben Lomond.

Santa Cruz County’s bid to form an open-space district took a hit last week as advocates asked state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, for more time to craft the legislation to satisfy conservation groups outside the county.

A San Lorenzo Valley music festival that was discontinued in 1996 after an 18-year run is back on the docket for the summer.