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January 26, 2026

Bethany cafeteria, student hub on the way

A three-story student center will rise from the ashes of the blaze that destroyed Bethany University’s cafeteria last summer.

Larry Rawson

Friends and family will gather Saturday, March 6, for a memorial walk and two receptions for Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Rawson, 95, who died of pneumonia and complications Feb. 12 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital Palo Alto Hospice.

Business Notes: Boulder Creek Business Association elects leaders

Officers were elected by the Boulder Creek Business association at its Feb. 17 annual meeting.

News briefs: Open-space district plan scrapped

Citing bad timing and a lack of support, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County pulled back legislation that could have eventually created an open-space district in the county.

Charles ‘Charlie’ Wheeler

A celebration of life is planned March 14 for longtime Boulder Creek resident Charles “Charlie” Wheeler, 62, who died Feb. 22 at his home.

Cal Fire: Unattended fire sparked Lockheed blaze

Cal Fire officials announced Feb. 26 that an unattended fire on a small private parcel of land on Lehi Road started the 8,000 acre Lockheed Fire last August.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Hazards of winter in tree country

Santa Cruz County building inspector John Ondrejka tapes off the house on Nellie Lane in Boulder Creek after getting Wednesday's report of a fallen oak tree.

Breaking news: Felton man charged with girlfriend’s death

A Felton man was arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death on Sunday night, Feb. 28.

Leland’s expands hot rod shop

Leland Dahill finally has room for all of his cars.

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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...