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Scotts Valley
November 12, 2025

Ben Lomond Park upgrade in the works

As much as $1 million is available to refurbish Ben Lomond Park on Mill Street, and the Santa Cruz County Parks Department is asking for community input as to what kind of work should be done.

Disney tickets up volunteer ante

Ferd Bergholz couldn’t believe it when he saw more than 100 volunteer applications for the Scotts Valley Senior Center. But the overflow wasn’t without reason — everyone wanted a free pass to the so-called Happiest Place in Earth.

News Briefs: Volunteers needed; grants available

MCR looks for volunteers

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Business Notes: Chocolate company releases new flavor

Desperately Seeking Chocolate has released a new chocolate sauce this holiday season, called mocha latte fudge sauce. The Brookdale-based chocolate company sells four types of chocolate sauce, including original hot fudge, ginger-habañero fudge and mint fudge.

David L. McMillion

Ben Lomond resident David L. McMillion died at his home Dec. 20. He was 68.

Recycle that tree

It’s nearly a week after New Year’s Day and it might be time to start thinking about taking down the Christmas tree.

Club Roundup

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley

Dispatch log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Mountain lion spotted in Scotts Valley

Someone reported seeing a mountain lion in a tree-filled backyard of a Scotts Valley home early Christmas morning, according to the Scotts Valley Police Department.

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Holiday Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday Spring Lakes Park’s third annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from...