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April 10, 2026

Local man leaves ‘MasterChef’

Felton’s Jake Gandolfo was voted off the Fox reality show “MasterChef” last week. Celebrity judge Gordon Ramsay sent the former construction worker home with high praise and advised him not to return to the building trade.

News Briefs: Sept. 10

Animal services receives money for horse care

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.

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News Briefs | Published April 10, 2026

North County Dems host candidate endorsement forum The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will host a Candidate Endorsement Forum for the upcoming June...