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April 11, 2026

Dog abuser sentenced to jail, counseling, probation

Convicted dog abuser Robert Brunette has been sentenced to a year in county jail and won’t be allowed to own any dogs for five years after that, after he was found guilty of nine counts of dog abuse last month.

Final parcel purchased for Town Center

The Scotts Valley City Council has unanimously voted to buy what will be the gateway to the anticipated Town Center, the last major parcel the city needed.

Vine Hill science fair announces winners

Vine Hill Elementary School in Scotts Valley had its sixth annual science fair last weekend.

Fine art unhatched at SV library

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

After the storm, a glimpse of sun

It’s not always easy being 90.

Search for talent is on in SV

Step aside, American Idol. Aspiring young singers, actors, dancers, musicians and the like have a chance to compete in the annual Search for Talent put on by the Exchange Club of Scotts Valley.

Valley People: Tea party helps Haiti

A tea party hosted by 12-year-old Marina Hallin, a Scotts Valley Middle School student, and Ava Hallin, 9, a Brook Knoll Elementary School student, raised $300 that was sent to the American Red Cross for relief efforts after the disastrous earthquake in Haiti.

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SLV Museum book signing

Stay inside and exercise to beat winter blues

When the days are short and the weather takes a turn for the worse, it’s easy to hang up the workout attire and take to hibernating instead. But with some creativity and motivation, it’s possible to stay active, despite the frosty weather and urge to diet on hot cocoa.

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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...