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September 13, 2025

Scotts Valley schools told to wait for November on parcel tax

A polling firm recommended Wednesday night that Scotts Valley Unified School District trustees wait until November 2011 to put a parcel tax measure on the ballot.

Diane A. Joyce: Dec. 7, 1958 — Nov. 14, 2012

A memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 24, for Scotts Valley resident Diane Joyce, who died at home Nov. 14 following her most recent battle with cancer. She was 53.

Business association drops art, wine fest

A nearly $10,000 loss during an event meant to be one of the Boulder Creek Business Association’s largest fundraisers has caused the group to drop its sponsorship and participation in the annual Memorial Day weekend celebration.

Candidate forums around the corner

Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley residents will have the chance to hear from the three candidates running for Santa Cruz County supervisor at two separate candidate forums.

Valley People: Local artists featured in county exhibit

Local artists featured in county exhibit

SLV organizations make valley sparkle

More than 200 volunteers braved sporadic downpours on Saturday, Sept. 21 for a day of cleaning the litter that had accumulated in the valley’s parks, roads, and waterways, as two San Lorenzo Valley organizations — SLV Core and the Valley Women’s Club — each hosted their annual river and road clean-up events.

Major repaving project on 236

A three-month, 17-mile resurfacing of the entire length of Highway 236 in Boulder Creek is underway, from Boulder Creek to Big Basin State Park.

Vacant SLVWD seat must be filled by appointment in early 2021

The unexpected departure and removal of San Lorenzo Valley Water Board President Steve Swan has led to spirited debate and direction changes by the board regarding how unforeseen openings on its panel should be filled.  After originally voting to keep open the vacated seat until...

Santa Cruz County sees first reported case of Delta variant

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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Public Health Department announced Tuesday that a resident has tested positive for the Delta variant of Covid-19. The patient is a man in his 50s who experienced mild symptoms. The sample was taken on June 10, county spokesman Jason...

Supervisors approve independent auditor for Sheriff’s Office

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to hire an independent auditor for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office who would investigate such issues as citizen complaints and use of force. The move followed a report by...

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News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...