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April 22, 2026

Teens arrested for car burglary spree

Scotts Valley police arrested three teenagers from Soquel early Monday morning, Oct. 17, after receiving reports of suspicious people and vehicle burglaries in the Skypark and The Vineyards neighborhoods.

Teacher, businesswoman honored for community service

Terry Umstead and Karin Ann Park are this year’s winners of the Valley Women’s Club Hammer-Marcum Awards, recognizing the pair’s contributions to the San Lorenzo Valley.

Scotts Valley gym closes its doors

A longtime Scotts Valley workout facility shut its doors with little fanfare last week.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Scotts Valley Water District turns 50

Old-timers will remember the days when almost every toilet or sink in Scotts Valley had a rust stains that tarnished the porcelain.

Valley People

Back from Thailand, local woman heads to missions training

Library fundraiser Saturday should be murder

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library are in the Halloween spirit by bringing a murder mystery to the library for their third annual fundraiser this Saturday, Oct. 22.

Frederick Dean Cummings April 16, 1934 — Oct. 4, 2011

Longtime Scotts Valley resident Frederick Dean Cummings, 77, died Oct . 4 at his home in the Santa Cruz Ranch RV Park, where he had lived since 1976. No services are planned.

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

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published April 17, 2026

Santa Cruz METRO celebrates Earth Day with free fares Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is celebrating Earth Day by offering free fares countywide on...