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April 4, 2026

The down low on lower back pain

If you’re one of the estimated 26 million Americans who deal with frequent or persistent back pain, being able to work, participating in your favorite activities or just taking long walks can be difficult or even impossible.

Accident victims regain hope in SV home

Tucked away on a quiet Scotts Valley street stands a house filled with love, hope, heartbreak and strength. The five people who live there have all been victim to accidents that left them with brain damage, paralysis or both.

Weeklong storms pound valleys

A series of blustery, wet storms that felled trees and power lines across the San Lorenzo Valley and flooded the Felton Grove community continued Thursday afternoon with steady rain and light winds.

Dan Perez

Dan Perez, a Scotts Valley resident, died of cancer Jan. 2. He was 67.

Fire chief launches Twitter account for road updates

Ben Lomond fire Chief John Charcho has partnered with other fire districts in the San Lorenzo Valley to launch an online Twitter account to announce road closures in the valley.

Boulder Creek aims to build downtown rec hall

The Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District hopes to build a new community center and park in the heart of Boulder Creek.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Union Bank welcomes new branch manager

When Bay Federal Credit Union closed its Westside Santa Cruz Branch last fall, Janene Adema thought she would be hunting high and low for a job.

Middle school still tops SV priority list

Rebuilding Scotts Valley Middle School remains the top priority for the Scotts Valley Unified School District, according to a facilities committee of school officials, trustees and community members.

Storm rages on Wednesday

A winter storm that struck Santa Cruz County on Sunday night has continued Wednesday with heavy rainfall and blustery winds that have caused trees to fall like matchsticks.

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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...