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Scotts Valley
October 7, 2025

From ashes to home

When the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District burned down an old wood-framed cabin in Boulder Creek during a training day in December, there was no sense of what could rise from the ashes.

News Briefs: Weekend comedy and an assemblyman’s plans

Two more weekends of mystery comedy

Target scraps plans for Scotts Valley

Target is kaput in Scotts Valley. The Minneapolis-based retail giant pulled out of its contract to build on La Madrona Drive last week.

Scotts Valley man killed in Sunday crash

Scotts Valley’s Jose Absalon Barrientos was killed Sunday afternoon on his way to a family picnic when a driver crashed head-on into his Harley-Davidson on Highway 1.

Creepy creatures on Halloween night

Old Country Road in Ben Lomond was transformed Saturday night, which was Halloween.

Ghostly happenings appear common

“Have you ever seen a ghost?” That question was answered by 100 residents of Scotts Valley and the four towns in the San Lorenzo Valley in an unofficial survey.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Police offer Halloween safety tips

The Scotts Valley Police Department suggests several safety tips to make this Halloween a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Recruits are ready to rescue

Twenty new Santa Cruz County Search and Rescue volunteers were sworn in at Felton’s fire department last week.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...