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October 8, 2025

Service award singles out Ben Lomond woman

When Ben Lomond native Britney Overbeck saw the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on the news in 2005, she felt a compelling urge to do something. The calling to help Katrina’s victims was so powerful that Overbeck lost sleep over it.

Locals show well at science fair

Many students from schools in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley competed in the Santa Cruz County Science Fair from March 12 to 14 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville.

Dead animals discovered in vacant SV pet shop

Dead rodents and fish were found at Round Up Pet Center in Scotts Valley more than a month after the business shut its doors because the owners could not afford the rent.

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Church donates $7K to Haiti relief

Play Review: Local play about family targets adult audience

I don’t think I’d ever met a family quite like this one.

Bomb scare diffused in Scotts Valley

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad determined that a suspicious briefcase in the Scotts Valley Market parking lot was empty this morning.

Easter Project launches in the valley

Valley Churches United Missions has started accepting food, cash and gift card donations, along with Easter treats, to provide goods to families who need help this Easter.

Habitat eyes Scotts Valley home site with city’s help

Habitat for Humanity is set to hammer the nails into an affordable housing plan designed specifically for families that live or work in Scotts Valley.

Valley People

Vine Hill bake sale raises $600 for Haiti

Cycling race sets up for Scotts Valley

Professional cycling seems likely to find its way to Scotts Valley, thanks to 42-year-old cycling enthusiast and Scotts Valley resident Mark Davis.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...