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April 6, 2026

Bethany University bought by alumni investors

June 6, 2011, was dubbed “Miracle Monday” at Bethany University — and rightly so. An investment group has agreed to buy the struggling Christian university and will provide funding to remain open for the long haul.

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Major Highway 17 work begins

Buddhist meditation center headed to Scotts Valley

The site of a former assisted-living facility is to become the new home of a Buddhist retreat in Scotts Valley, following a deal that was finalized June 1.

Thomas Michael Hudson Sept. 17, 1947 — May 24, 2011

Services will be later this month for Thomas Michael Hudson, who died May 24 at his home in Felton at the age of 63.

SV skatepark closed for 72 hours

The Scotts Valley skatepark at Skypark will be closed until June 10 at 7 a.m. after garbage vandalism has been found in the park over the past few weeks.

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Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival rescheduled

Margot A. Sekkel Sept. 28, 1918 — May 23, 2011

Former Felton resident Margot A. Sekkel died May 23 in Capitola at the age of 92 with her family and friends by her side.

Veterans Memorial Building remains shuttered

It’s been more than 15 months since the County of Santa Cruz shut the doors of the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Santa Cruz, and the date for it to re-open is anyone’s guess.

Valley people

Valley native wins scholarship

Boulder Creek Rec director resigns

This article was updated on June 9

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