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October 13, 2026

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SV Grand Prix gets unanimous approval

Joane Jones Richter: June 21, 1952 — Jan. 30, 2013

A celebration of life will be held Feb. 23 in Pasatiempo for longtime Ben Lomond resident Joane Richter, who died Jan. 30 in Palm Springs. She was 60.

Kaiser’s Scotts Valley office opens

The 64-year-old Bonny Doon man decided last weekend that he needed to see a doctor. So he went online and made an appointment for Tuesday morning at the new Kaiser Permanent clinic in Scotts Valley, which was to open for the first time that day.

Go organic for health

Why do people choose organic? After speaking with many people, their answers to this question are simple: It tastes better. It’s more nutritious, and better for you. It doesn’t have all those nasty chemicals. It’s more sustainable for the planet. And those are just a few of the reasons.

Scotts Valley Council hears from new police chief

Scotts Valley Police Department vehicles
Fresh in the permanent police chief role as of March, Jayson Rutherford gave his first yearly update to Scotts Valley City Council, which includes two former cops, at its April 15 meeting. Scotts Valley Police Department responded to 5,581 calls for service in 2025. And,...

Members approve Coast-Tel merger

Coast-Tel Federal Credit Union has merged with Bay Federal Credit Union.

New Briefs: Target requests $700K from La Madrona property owner

Target Corp. filed a complaint with the Santa Cruz County Superior Court last month requesting that Title Two Investment Corp. return more than $700,000 the company paid the La Madrona Drive landowner in the past two years.

SLVUSD Board Vacancy

Mr. George Wylie, Trustee of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, delivered his resignation letter to the County Office of Education and SLVUSD effective, July 1, 2020.

Home & Garden: Rhododendrons — spring showstoppers

Spring officially kicks off Saturday, March 20, and if you’re like me, every tree, shrub and perennial that starts to flower is an event. The subtle colors of winter are behind us. Bring on the colors of the rainbow.

Food, comfort for those in hard times

Annette Marcum sits in her Ben Lomond office every day making phone calls to service clubs, churches, food banks and her numerous contacts to coordinate the latest effort to provide for the least fortunate in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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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...