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August 14, 2026

On the hunt for Santa Cruz’s explosive past

Barry Brown’s cerulean eyes sparkle behind his glasses when he talks about gunpowder.

A new tool for fighting fires

Aiming to be better prepared for fire season, the Zayante Fire District and Scotts Valley Fire District agreed to split the cost of a heavy-duty wood chipper that will be shared between the two agencies.

Ben Lomond Park upgrade in the works

As much as $1 million is available to refurbish Ben Lomond Park on Mill Street, and the Santa Cruz County Parks Department is asking for community input as to what kind of work should be done.

Disney tickets up volunteer ante

Ferd Bergholz couldn’t believe it when he saw more than 100 volunteer applications for the Scotts Valley Senior Center. But the overflow wasn’t without reason — everyone wanted a free pass to the so-called Happiest Place in Earth.

News Briefs: Volunteers needed; grants available

MCR looks for volunteers

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Business Notes: Chocolate company releases new flavor

Desperately Seeking Chocolate has released a new chocolate sauce this holiday season, called mocha latte fudge sauce. The Brookdale-based chocolate company sells four types of chocolate sauce, including original hot fudge, ginger-habañero fudge and mint fudge.

David L. McMillion

Ben Lomond resident David L. McMillion died at his home Dec. 20. He was 68.

Recycle that tree

It’s nearly a week after New Year’s Day and it might be time to start thinking about taking down the Christmas tree.

Club Roundup

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley

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Santa Cruz County voters to decide half-cent sales tax in November

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to place a temporary half-cent transactions and use tax measure on the Nov. 3 General Election...