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April 4, 2026

Valley People: Scotts Valley doctor recognized by peers

Dr. David Hunter, a longtime resident of Scotts Valley, recently traveled to Huntington Beach, where he was honored for his work with CEPAmerica, the largest physician-owned emergency medical group in the U.S. 

New Briefs

Felton Library hours change

Cabrillo College rallies to free classmate

When Nancy Neiblas of Boulder Creek received a phone call from her son, Colter White, telling her he was in jail, she dropped the phone in shock.

Dispatch Logs

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

In Ben Lomond, a ‘Twilight Zone’

Just in time for Halloween, the oft-mysterious and sometimes spooky happenings that took place in “The Twilight Zone” television series will take center stage in Ben Lomond.

A makeover for Garrahan Park

Garrahan Park will see a major upgrade with a new play structure, walking track and a small stage for outdoor concerts within a year if the Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District has its way.

Take a walk

October is International Walk to School Month, and 284 children — about half the student body at Vine Hill — took notice on Monday.

Business Notes: Valley kids’ center throws fall festival

The Children’s Center of the San Lorenzo Valley, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond, will host a fall harvest fundraiser and salute to local firefighters Oct. 25.

SV senior donates baskets to Nevada museum

A Scotts Valley senior donated 22 Native American baskets valued at nearly $27,000 to the Nevada State Museum for public use.

Slideshow: Dressed to impress

Even the neighborhood cat showed up at the Scotts Valley Police Department inspection last week.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...