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September 15, 2025

3 hospitalized in Brookdale post office building blaze

man gets dog after fire
A man and two children were hospitalized after a fire spread through a second story residential area above the Brookdale Post Office in the early hours of Friday the 13th. Jon Bowles, 52, said he was in his downstairs unit when he heard a rumbling...

Art tour arrives in Bonny Doon

The work of a host of Bonny Doon artists will be on display next weekend during the second DoonArt Tour.

Weeklong storms pound valleys

A series of blustery, wet storms that felled trees and power lines across the San Lorenzo Valley and flooded the Felton Grove community continued Thursday afternoon with steady rain and light winds.

Norovirus is on the Rise in California

The California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith stated that California is experiencing an increase in norovirus cases, commonly referred to as stomach flu or winter vomiting disease. CDPH has confirmed 32 outbreaks of norovirus in California since October 1.

Lompico voters reject Measure N by single vote

Never let it be said that a one vote never made a difference.

Scotts Valley City Council resumes after summer hiatus, lots on agenda

At last week’s Scotts Valley City Council meeting the council agreed to participate in an ad hoc “Interagency Advisory Subcommittee” tasked with “developing a collective message” between various local agencies on issues surrounding growth and development in Scotts Valley.

Team behind ‘The Encore’ reflects on successful build

The Encore
As Chris Somple, from DeLaveaga Properties, stood beside the island with the high-end platter featuring prosciutto and cheese balls during the open house for the 16-condo “The Encore at 4104,” he paused to take stock of just how far they’d come. He was there in...

Sales succes comes from the heart, Doon expert says

There’s more to successful selling than knowing your product, longtime sales professional-turned-trainer Diane Marie Pinkard of Bonny Doon says.

How To Prepare Your Pet For Summer Fun

Warmer weather and outdoor activities have arrived with the beginning of summer. Pets also appreciate their time in the sun, so it's important to keep in mind what you need to do to make sure your pet is ready to enjoy summer activities.

Eating right important for seniors

At every age, a person’s taste buds change, from a child’s love of sweets to an adult’s preference for more complex flavors. As men and women reach retirement age and beyond, though, the senses of taste and smell may diminish, and some may lean too heavily on salt or sugar for flavor.

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News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...