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April 4, 2026

San Lorenzo Valley water district to flush pipes

Customers of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District could see a bit of discolored water and might have low or no water pressure next week or early next month, when the district flushes the pipes in its water system.

Vandals trash BD Elementary

Bonny Doon Union Elementary School fell victim to vandalism last month, when items were set on fire, equipment was damaged and beer cans were strewn all over campus.

Extending a helping paw

Suppose you’ve decided to get a family pet — as a watchdog, to teach the kids responsibility

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Fewer stops ahead

Mount Hermon Road will have to see changes once larger developments in the works move forward, or else it will be in violation of city policy and commuters might face delays.

Felton teens caught after graffiti spree

Two teens from Felton went on a graffiti rampage that included racial slurs and profanity on private and city property in Scotts Valley last week.

Saturday DUI collision slows Highway 17

An intoxicated Santa Cruz man lost control of his car and careered into a Scotts Valley man’s truck, blocking both northbound lanes on Highway 17 for much of the afternoon Saturday, Jan. 30.

Business Notes: BC businesses to meet for annual get-together

The annual Boulder Creek Business Association meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Liberty Bank, 13233 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek.

Locals promote diversity

A fashion show and clothing sale will help two valley groups that promote diversity in the San Lorenzo Valley.

News Briefs: Follies seeks singers

The Santa Cruz Follies will have open auditions Feb. 20 for singers and dancers age 50 and older to perform in a September show at the Civic Auditorium.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...