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Scotts Valley
June 25, 2026

5 candidates vie for 2 judgeships

Santa Cruz County residents will vote for two seats on the judicial bench June 8.

Support wanes for sales tax

The Scotts Valley City Council decided against asking voters to renew a quarter-cent sales tax, saying that the trust of the community is more important than extending the tax during an unyielding down economy.

Update: SLV water explores merger with Lompico

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District has formed an ad-hoc committee to look into working with or buying the smaller Lompico County Water District.

John Roberson

Services will be Saturday, May 8, for John Roberson, a native of Scotts Valley, who died of natural causes April 21 at his home. He was 58.

News Briefs: No closures proposed in library budget

Library system proposes budget with no closures

Around Town: Colorful covers

Quilters from Judy’s Sewing Center have provided the latest exhibit for the Scotts Valley Library. Nearly 30 small wall-hanging-style quilts will adorn the library with color until June 25.

A story for Mom

Boulder Creek resident Rebecca Olker is an accountant by day but a writer at heart.

Business Notes

The Brook Lomond Iris Farm will open its gardens to the public for two days next week, May 15 and 16. The certified organic nursery has iris rhizomes for show and for sale in more than

Man promises to match donations to SLV school

An anonymous donor has announced a new donation of as much as $16,000 to San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School to support art and science lessons at the school.

Valley People

Local educators earn kudos

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026

Candidate forums planned ahead of November election Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in...