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October 5, 2025

Locals recognized after preventing Mountain Store fire

In the late evening Aug. 21, Larry Bourdeau, a man with a history of arson-related offenses, tried to put the Mountain Store in Boulder Creek to the torch. A surveillance video showed Bourdeau setting fire to the papers on a bulletin board attached to the front of the building and leaving the scene.

Adams ‘Chip’ O’Brien June 22, 1955 — Dec. 28, 2010

A memorial service will be Jan. 15 for Adams George “Chip” O’Brien II, who died Dec. 28 in Santa Cruz. He was 55.

Three Eagle Scouts earn their colors

Three Scotts Valley Boy Scouts from Troop 614 in Scotts Valley attained the highest rank in Scouting, Eagle Scout, last week.

Business Notes

Fitness club completes remodel

Lillian Hirschler Regier Schwartz April 12, 1919 — Dec. 30, 2010

Longtime Ben Lomond resident Lillian Schwartz died Dec. 30 in Ben Lomond at the age of 91. A graveside service will be in Paso Robles at a later date.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Teen gamers find space at the library

Thanks to recently expanded hours and the help of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, youngsters are finding more to do at the Boulder Creek branch of the Santa Cruz County Library.

A look back at 2010

Nationwide, the year 2010 might be remembered because of the passage of a presidential health care bill that, over the next several years, will cover millions of Americans now without health insurance. Or perhaps it will be most memorable for the debate that led to passage of a health bill that made neither of the major political parties happy. More locally, it might be California’s decision not to legalize recreational marijuana that will capture enduring attention.

Author pens first published novel

There are many perks to being self-employed in Santa Cruz County: time to hike, time to surf, time for family, time to write the great American novel.

Senior center welcomes new coordinator

Folks hoping to enjoy the Scotts Valley Senior Center need look no further than Lori Barone, who recently started her new job as senior recreation coordinator with Scotts Valley’s recreation department.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...