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April 1, 2026

Aliens, comedy and a man on a mission to live life right

For local author Fred Reiss, living in Santa Cruz County represents a second chance at life, at finding his “stoke” and expressing it in writing.

Business Notes

Financial planner receives certification

Job fair to launch in SLV

So much for Craigslist.

Prescribed burn in Big Basin this week

California Parks crews teamed with Cal Fire plan to conduct a vegetation management burn in Big Basin Redwoods State Park starting Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Staff, schedule changes for libraries

Beginning in January, major changes are set to take effect at all branches of the Santa Cruz Public Library System that will lead to longer hours and newer equipment, but at the cost of job cuts and fewer full-time library workers.

Former SV mayor publishes fourth book

A former Scotts Valley mayor and retired pastor of Gateway Bible Church recently published his fourth book, titled “Religion and Politics.”

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

School parcel tax talks heat up in Scotts Valley

This story has been edited to correct information about the parcel tax

Richard A. Templeman March 12, 1929 — Oct. 1, 2011

A memorial service will be this weekend in Ben Lomond for longtime Ben Lomond resident Richard Templeman, who died at age 82 at Valley House Care Center in Santa Clara.

Brookdale Inn closed for fire code violations

The Boulder Creek Fire Protection District has closed the Brookdale Inn and Spa until the owner mends a series of fire-safety violations.

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Highway 9 daytime one-way reversing traffic control set for next week

Travelers will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday at multiple locations on Highway 9 during the week of March 30. Caltrans noted...