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April 6, 2026

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

News Briefs

SV library remodel bid approved

Beer fest on tap

With more than 40 beers on tap from 20 different brewers, the first Santa Cruz Hop n’ Barley Festival promises to score with lager lovers of all kinds.

Valley People

Student makes dean’s list

BC Couple pleads guilty in molestation case

A Boulder Creek couple arrested on charges connected to the molestation of a child in their care pleaded guilty in court this week.

Students let creativity flow at authors fair

In the book “6 Days of Waiting,” fourth-grader Celeste Charlet writes about a puppy so perfect, her heart dances at the sight of it.

West Nile virus found in birds in Mount Hermon, at Summit

Two dead birds that appear to have died from exposure to the West Nile virus were found in Mount Hermon and the Summit area of Santa Cruz County at the end of June.

Publisher files for reorganization

Tracy Press Inc., publisher of the Tracy Press and the Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Press-Banner, has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in order to stabilize its financial condition while continuing operations.

Fabulous, old-fashioned Fourth

Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley celebrated the nation's birthday with patriotic parades and festivities.

Mo’s Daycare calling it quits

Maureen Stebbins, the Felton fixture who has owned and operated Mo’s Daycare for the past 37 years, is closing up shop.

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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...