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January 24, 2026

Teenager arrested in Boulder Creek DUI crash

Samuel Zehr, a 19-year-old from Ben Lomond, suffered major injuries when his Ford Mustang flipped on its side while he was driving on Love Creek Road.

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.

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Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

At a Special Meeting held on Jan. 16 in the middle of the day, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to declare a State...