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April 11, 2026

Rock vandalism damage tops $100K

Rock-throwing vandals who have caused at least $100,000 in damage in Santa Cruz County have attacked many homes, businesses and vehicles in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley — including a string of attacks in Felton this past week.

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Supervisors support plastic act

Barbara Merrill Kennedy

Author and local historian Barbara Merrill Kennedy, 82, died March 19 surrounded by her family at home in Boulder Creek. An open house is planned in early April.

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Donation makes science come alive

When Professor Gigglesnort started talking last week, the children in Barbara Martinez’s first-grade class fell silent as they listened to the sock-puppet’s explanation of the mass of several objects.

Election 2010: June 8 ballot takes shape

One county supervisor seat, a handful of statewide initiatives and the race for two Santa Cruz County Superior Court judgeships will highlight the June 8 gubernatorial primary election for voters in Bonny Doon, Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.

Spaghetti feed for Haiti

San Lorenzo Valley students and the SLV Rotary Club are teaming up to host a benefit dinner to aid victims of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti.

Highway 9 delays expected Thursday

Caltrans announced today that drivers should prepare for delays of up to 15 minutes at the twin bridges in Ben Lomond on Thursday.

Home & Garden: Rhododendrons — spring showstoppers

Spring officially kicks off Saturday, March 20, and if you’re like me, every tree, shrub and perennial that starts to flower is an event. The subtle colors of winter are behind us. Bring on the colors of the rainbow.

Home & Garden: Bonsai bonanza

Boulder Creek resident Ron Anderson displays a San Jose juniper, one of his bonsai trees. The one pictured at top is in a full cascade style, “kengai,” and is about 25 to 30 years old.

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News Briefs | Published April 10, 2026

North County Dems host candidate endorsement forum The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will host a Candidate Endorsement Forum for the upcoming June...