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April 6, 2026

DISPATCH LOG: Sept. 10

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Recycling drop-off changes at Ben Lomond Transfer Station

The Ben Lomond Transfer Station has changed its layout to accommodate larger trucks that drive through the building.

Dispatch Log

Scotts Valley Police Department

Untrained chef shines in TV spotlight

It’s a Thursday morning, and Jake Gandolfo is red-eyed and hung over.

Locals get ready for fair contests

Twelve-year-old Ronin Olson of Ben Lomond suspects it might be time to stop collecting Beanie Babies. But before he retires his hobby, the Ocean Grove Charter School student decided to enter his massive assortment into the Santa Cruz County Fair’s hobbies and collections contest category.

Valley People

SLV alumnus graduates from artillery training

This year, Follies travel back in time

The 1950s and ’60s will come alive next weekend as the Santa Cruz Follies puts on its annual singing and dancing showcase.

Assemblyman, peregrine falcon to visit Bonny Doon

The Rural Bonny Doon Association will host a special evening with Glenn Stewart, the director of the Predatory Bird Research Group; a peregrine falcon; and 27th District Assemblyman Bill Monning next week.

5K race comes to Scotts Valley

Baymonte Christian School parent Mark Giblin has missed the Bean Creek Run since the 10-kilometer road race in Scotts Valley was canceled in 2006.

VCUM calls for support of woman with cancer calls for support of woman with cancer

Valley Churches United Mission has asked for direct support for former Roaring Camp General Store employee Amanda “Mandy” Beyett, who is suffering from terminal cancer.

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