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Scotts Valley
April 22, 2026

Countywide program points students toward college

An effort was launched last week to help more local students attend and excel in college.

Traveling man proclaims “harbinger rock”

A man visiting the San Lorenzo Valley on a 10-year journey says he has a rock that tells the future.

Whether shingles or shake, keep your roof up-to-date

Before you purchase a house, it can be easy to overlook the hidden costs of being a homeowner and take certain things for granted — like a functioning roof.

SV offers two alternatives to city redistricting split

Scotts Valley leaders have put forth two alternative proposals to a county redistricting plan that would cut Scotts Valley in half, if approved.

Valley People

Local artisans win chair competition

Business Notes

Investment company celebrates opening

Know your phone book options

Another phone book, the Valley Yellow Pages, is scheduled to be delivered to homes and businesses throughout Santa Cruz County in late September, the third set of phone books delivered this year.

Curt Griffiths Sept. 17, 1962 — Sept. 3, 2011

Santa Cruz native Curt Griffiths died in Chico at the age of 48. The cause of his death is unknown.

Wise owls headline fall décor

As days become shorter and leaves begin to turn, it’s a signal for households to put away the bright colors of summer and turn to fall décor.

Lompico civil engineer enters supervisor race

Bill Smallman, a civil engineer and a member of the Lompico County Water District Board of Directors, has announced he will run to be the next representative of the 5th District on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.

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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...