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June 24, 2026

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.

SLV schools discover $1M funding source

A little-used provision in California’s education code has netted San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District more than $1 million per year for the foreseeable future.

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.

News Briefs

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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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...