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April 3, 2026

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Japan earthquake, tsunami causes damage in county

Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in California, following swells that hit the state’s coastline on Friday, March 11. The currents, dubbed a tsunami by many, were caused by the 8.9-scale earthquake that struck Japan on Thursday, March 10.

Valley People

BL resident makes dean’s list

Art boutique opens in Scotts Valley

Artists have found a new haven at Scotts Valley Artisans, a boutique showcasing the fine artwork of about 50 local artists in the Kings Village Shopping Center in Scotts Valley.

Robert M. Brumbaugh June 2, 1929 — March 2, 2011

An open house to honor the life of longtime San Lorenzo Valley resident Robert M. Brumbaugh will be in April in Ben Lomond.

Alternative high school to close at year’s end

In the face of declining enrollment and ever-increasing budgetary strains, the 2010-11 school year will be the final hurrah for White Oak High School in Ben Lomond.

County health officials: No radiation danger in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County health officials announced this afternoon that there is no danger, nor is there expected to be any danger in Santa Cruz from radiation related to Japan’s nuclear emergency.

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Senior center to look for new director

Elected representatives visit valley

Well over 100 people filled the Highlands Park Senior Center in Ben Lomond on Sunday, March 6, as the 33rd annual general meeting of the Valley Women’s Club welcomed the San Lorenzo Valley’s county, state and federal representatives.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...