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June 24, 2026

SV mulls medical marijuana storefronts

Scott Gates, a 42-year-old father and businessman, wants to make medical marijuana available to those suffering from chronic pain and disease on the local level.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Parcel tax looked at for SV schools

A group of energetic Scotts Valley parents has proposed that the Scotts Valley Unified School District ask district voters to pass a parcel tax to retain teachers and keep programs in the district.

Residents push back against new Boulder Creek Rec Center

A Boulder Creek neighborhood is up in arms over the plan to build a 20,000-square-foot recreation center near their homes at the south end of town.

New Briefs: Target requests $700K from La Madrona property owner

Target Corp. filed a complaint with the Santa Cruz County Superior Court last month requesting that Title Two Investment Corp. return more than $700,000 the company paid the La Madrona Drive landowner in the past two years.

Vandals smash string of SV windows

A series of Scotts Valley businesses had their windows shattered by large rocks several weeks ago.

Robert Bruce Hope

Services will be Feb. 28 for longtime local resident Robert Bruce Hope, who died at home in Santa Cruz at the age of 95 on Feb. 14.

Slawinski auctions arrive at the Drive

The Slawinski Auction Co. settled into its new home on Scotts Valley Drive to a crowded public sale, complete with refreshments, balloons and sunshine this week.

Tour of California route announced

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong will pedal through the Santa Cruz Mountains for a second consecutive year this spring as part of the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race.

Veterinarian turns passion into profession

On a regular workday, veterinarian Cori Phinn can be found gallivanting with horses.

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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...