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Scotts Valley
January 29, 2026

‘Check engine’

Most drivers have seen it, but many remain unsure what it really means when the check-engine light flicks on in the dash display.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Members learn value of 4-H

Many people understand 4-H to be a youth organization in which members participate in our Santa Cruz County Fair and other fairs to show their livestock. This is a very narrow view of the vast world of 4-H, a globally recognized organization in which youth learn leadership skills, experience community service and citizenship and demonstrate public speaking skills, all in an atmosphere full of support and camaraderie.

Illegal marijuana plants found in blighted Felton home

Three people were arrested last week after sheriff’s deputies raided a downtown Felton home known by neighbors for its shady traffic.

Watch Valentines Day weddings in Santa Cruz

Valentines Day weddings will be performed at the Santa Cruz County Government Center all day today.

City Council Notes

The following list is a summary of decisions made by the Scotts Valley City Council at its Feb. 2 meeting. For more information: www.scottsvalley.org.

Library leaders to make decision soon

The Santa Cruz County Library Joint Powers Authority will likely make a decision about the future of the Santa Cruz County Library System during its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at the Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Cedar St., in Santa Cruz.

January baby claims unique birthday

Many people have a lucky number, one they identify with and that often will stick with them throughout their lives, from uniform numbers in sports to lottery numbers and other strings of digits.

Valley People

SLV alumna named to dean’s list

Mount Hermon prepares with disaster drill

In preparation for the next major storm or earthquake to hit the area, Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center initiated a camp-wide disaster drill last week to practice implementing its disaster plan.

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Santa Cruz County forms S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee to prepare for federal immigration...

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