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Scotts Valley
January 27, 2026

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

School district breaks ground on Measure O library

The new library that will serve San Lorenzo Valley’s high school and middle school broke ground last week, marking the start of the 13,000-square-foot building.

Guns still missing in SV burglary

Five weeks after three Scotts Valley High School students were arrested on suspicion of stealing five guns from a Scotts Valley home, the guns remain missing.

News briefs

Bonny Doon festival raises $40,000 for schools

Business Notes

Office hires sports chiropractor

Mild county turnout for election

About a quarter of the registered voters in Santa Cruz County turned out in this week’s gubernatorial primary election that included five state propositions and local races for judge and county supervisor.

To the polls!

Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo voters went to the polls today to cast their votes in the California primary election.

Highway 9 closure begins today

The three-to-five month closure of Highway 9 between Felton and Santa Cruz began today. Businesses along the Highway 9 corridor remain open, but traffic including walkers and cyclists must take alternate routes.

Missing Ben Lomond teen found after 9 days

Sierra Rose Mercer, 15, is home safe and sound after going missing for nine days.

Ben Lomond 15-year-old missing after eight days

A Ben Lomond man’s 15-year-old daughter has been missing since May 26.

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Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

At a Special Meeting held on Jan. 16 in the middle of the day, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to declare a State...