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April 9, 2026

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Felton woman found in Fall Creek after six days

A 58-year-old Felton woman who went missing last week was found Saturday, Dec. 4, off an unmarked trail in Fall Creek State Park in Felton after she slipped down an embankment and spent six nights curled up in the park.

News briefs

Council continues water rebates

Raymond Speltz Aug. 1, 1925 — Dec. 3, 2010

A celebration of life will be Sunday, Dec. 12, to honor longtime Boulder Creek resident Raymond Speltz, who died Dec. 3 in Boulder Creek. He was 85.

Valley People

Valley native commissioned in Army

Business Notes

Green painter sets up shop

Council OKs SV bike race in 2011

Following the success of the 2010 Scotts Valley Grand Prix in May, the Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously last week to give local cycling enthusiast Mark Davis of Syzygy Sports Group the green light put on the sequel in 2011.

Bustichi named mayor for second time

After a unanimous vote of the Scotts Valley City Council last week, Vice Mayor Dene Bustichi was named to succeed Jim Reed as mayor of Scotts Valley. Councilwoman Donna Lind was unanimously selected to serve as vice mayor.

BC arsonist pleads no contest

A Boulder Creek man with a history of arson pleaded no contest Dec. 3 to felony arson charges related to a fire at the Mountain Store in Boulder Creek in August.

‘Angels’ honored by valley nonprofit

In what has become an annual tradition, for the 16th year running, Valley Churches United Mission recognized its Angels of the Year at Scopazzi’s Restaurant in Boulder Creek last weekend.

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Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...