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April 6, 2026

Editors notebook: Pushing onward and upward

It’s an interesting experience to be the news.

Highway 9 businesses report pain from closure

Some downtown Felton business owners have felt the pinch of lost tourism traffic since Highway 9 closed just north of Santa Cruz.

All about the oils

Elizabeth Jones is an expert when it comes to using natural oils to increase healthy living.

Dispatch log

Scotts Valley Police Department

Creativity takes shape at candle shop

After Laura Lemus of Scotts Valley was laid off from her job in real estate in September, she knew she wanted to open her own business. She just wasn’t sure what kind.

Youth theater musical opens in Scotts Valley

Elvis is the king of Egypt, poodle-skirted swing dancers light up the stage and the 1970s make a cameo in the form of young hippies singing and dancing.

News Briefs

Sheriff’s National Night Out comes to Felton

Local charity looks to pack up backpacks

Ben Lomond-based Valley Churches United Missions has launched its 2010 Back to School Supplies Drive to collect and then distribute backpacks full of school supplies to needy students.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Candidate filing opens for Nov. election

During the Nov. 2 general election, not only will Californians elect a new governor, but residents of Santa Cruz County also will elect many local officials.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...