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April 6, 2026

Ben Lomond dog walkers lose access to private road

It looks like the end of the road for dog walkers on Newell Creek Road in Ben Lomond.

News Briefs

Laird opens Scotts Valley campaign office

Local theater group gets ready to launch ‘Peter Pan’

It’s “Peter Pan” with a “Star Wars” twist and a Motown soundtrack.

Beer festival draws 1,000 hops lovers

The first Santa Cruz Hop ’N’ Barley Festival proved to be a success, drawing a crowd of more than 1,000 people who wanted to taste the wide array of beers on tap.

Lompico Water considers merger with SLV

After a year of shakeups and a strong recommendation by the county grand jury, the Lompico County Water District is exploring a way to merge with the neighboring San Lorenzo Valley Water District.

Business Notes

Grand opening deal at Redwood Canopy Tours

Felton native returns to Don Quixote’s

Felton native Alli Battaglia will make a return to her roots with a concert at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall at 8 p.m. July 24.

SmartMeter questioned in Scotts Valley

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s crusade to place SmartMeter devices at all California homes and businesses has been met with complaints of inaccurate billing issues and health risks across the state.

Scotts Valley doc still focused on Haiti

In May, Dr. William Mears spent a week in Haiti working eight-hour medical shifts from a mobile clinic. Even though half a year has passed since the quake that left 1 million people displaced, Mears said, the country is still in shambles.

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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...