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April 26, 2026

Scotts Valley teen found with ecstasy

A 17-year-old Scotts Valley girl was arrested after 30 tablets of ecstasy and 1.73 grams of ketamine, a hallucinogen, were found in her purse on Saturday night.

SV to consider water rate increase

The Scotts Valley Water District is considering an increase to its water rates to keep up with inflation and maintain the district’s infrastructure.

Bacteria found in two SV water samples

Two drinking water samples taken Sept. 15 by the Scotts Valley Water District tested positive for coliform bacteria, an indicator that there could be more harmful bacteria in the water, though later tests suggested an error might have caused the positive readings.

Push for access heats up

Residents in wheelchairs have a tough time getting in and out of The Vineyards neighborhood in Scotts Valley. To create better access, the Scotts Valley City Council will consider two improvements to the neighborhood’s sidewalks, as recommended by the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act committee.

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Business Notes: Virgo Rising to help food bank, offer discounts

Felton gift shop Virgo Rising will host a benefit food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 through 25.

Youngsters dance in ‘Nutcracker’ for Moscow Ballet

Nine-year-old Nicky Williams is nervous but prepared for her role as an angel in the Moscow Ballet’s coming production of “The Nutcracker.”

Valley People: Doctor honored for mind-body research

Dr. Bruce Lipton received the 2009 Goi Peace Award in recognition of his pioneering work in the field of new biology.

Historical door opens a window into past

Ed Silveira, the founder of the Villa de Branciforte Preservation Society, discovered a lime kiln door at the Henry Cowell Barn on the University of California, Santa Cruz, campus after a powerful storm in mid-October uncovered it.

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Scotts Valley-based Cub Scout Troop 604 will have its second book sale this weekend to benefit the Valley Churches United Missions Holiday Drive.

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News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026

Civil Grand Jury applications due soon Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...