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January 24, 2026

Local cleanup joins worldwide effort

The annual San Lorenzo Valley River and Road Cleanup has been combined with the worldwide Coastal Cleanup, set for Sept. 19.

Italian Affaire to raise funds for MCR Friday

In Vino Veritas in Scotts Valley will host its annual Italian Affaire fundraising dinner for Mountain Community Resources on Friday, Sept. 11.

Locals prepare for county fair

Jim and Arlene La Borde have their creative juices flowing as they prepare for this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Lockheed Martin donates $10K to Bonny Doon Fire

In the wake last months Lockheed Fire, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company has donated $10,000 to the Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire and Rescue team.

Bethany University builds back after blaze

Twenty-three-year-old Bianca Pegg stares at the bare field where Bethany University’s cafeteria stood before it was destroyed by a fire in June.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Open space bill shelved

Santa Cruz County’s bid to form an open-space district took a hit last week as advocates asked state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, for more time to craft the legislation to satisfy conservation groups outside the county.

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Scotts Valley to collect e-waste

St. Andrews Episcopal Church appoints new rector

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ben Lomond has appointed a new rector, the Rev. Blaine Hammond, of Long Beach, Wash.

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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...