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October 13, 2026

Lina M. Locatelli

Services were conducted last week for Lina M. Locatelli of Boulder Creek, who died Nov. 4 at home at the age of 94.

Black Friday not so big for local stores

Karen Diamond, owner of Virgo Rising in Felton, said Black Friday — the Friday after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping day of the year — is often a nonevent for local stores.

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Carl’s Jr. to fill Wendy’s shoes

Progress is being made rapidly toward the opening of a Carl’s Jr. franchise in Scotts Valley.

Man arrested for setting Bear Creek Fire

A man who lived near Boulder Creek was arrested Friday and is charged with setting the Bear Creek Fire.

Highway 9 reopens

A portion of Highway 9, damaged from torrential rains, has reopened as part of a $7 million emergency-road project.

Rain, new sidewalk delay Bean Creek construction

Heavy January and early February rains have slowed construction of bike lanes and a sidewalk on Bean Creek Road in Scotts Valley, pushing the completion date back.

Real-World Scare Briefly Halts ‘Active Shooter’ Drill

Scotts Valley active shooter drill
Officers and firefighters running through “active shooter” drills at Scotts Valley High School had to make a quick shift into a real-world situation on June 24, when a participant’s comment about a potential threat at the campus sparked an hours-long hunt for danger. In the...

State of the City Saturday

Mayor Randy Johnson of Scotts Valley will offer his State of the City address tomorrow. Johnson and City Manager Jenny Haruyama will discuss city development and other plans in front of a live audience at the Old Mill Meeting Room of Montevalle Senior Community, 552 Bean Creek Road.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...

California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The...