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June 23, 2026

Music festival returns after multiyear hiatus

A San Lorenzo Valley music festival that was discontinued in 1996 after an 18-year run is back on the docket for the summer.

Family of paralyzed Boulder Creek woman recounts accident

Boulder Creek resident Michelle Kiss never imagined she would have to ask strangers for help. But after her 26-year-old daughter, Jamie, was in a car accident that paralyzed her from the waist down this summer, she had few options.

Arthur Harold Bender

Arthur Harold “Art” Bender, a resident of Oak Tree Villa, died in his home on Thanksgiving Day. He was 89.

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Middle school puts on ‘Fiddler’

Floyd ‘Cap’ Gofinch

Services will be Saturday, Dec. 12, for Floyd “Cap” Gofinch of Ben Lomond, who died Dec. 3 at age 83 following a lengthy illness.

Gun found in Covered Bridge stabbing

A handgun found at the bottom of the San Lorenzo River is thought to be linked to a double stabbing that left two men severely injured near Covered Bridge Park in Felton on Sunday.

Measure O classrooms to open soon

With carpet and linoleum being laid and sidewalks paved, this month brings the final touches to three new classrooms on the San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School campus.

One arrest made in Felton stabbing

One arrest was made Monday evening linked to the double stabbing that left two victims severely injured near Covered Bridge Park in Felton on Sunday—but Sheriff’s deputies are still keeping mum on the details of the attack.

Double stabbing in Felton

Two people were stabbed near Covered Bridge Park in Felton and flown to out of county trauma centers yesterday, authorities said.

Meet Scotts Valley’s new mayor

Scotts Valley Vice Mayor Jim Reed was passed the mayor’s gavel Wednesday night after a unanimous vote by the City Council.

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News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026

Candidate forums planned ahead of November election Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in...