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December 25, 2024

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Meeting set for wildfire protection plan

Local firm tackles day-to-day stress

HeartMath CEO Bruce Cryer has heard from top executives around the world that their employees are feeling stressed. Whether it’s a 401k, a mortgage or simply concern over employment status and health, employees are continually burdened by what life is throwing at them.

Stupid is as stupid does

Ben Lomond’s own rock band, My Stupid Brother, might be on its way to stardom.

School district reduces developer impact fees

The fees that developers have to pay Scotts Valley Unified School District are being cut almost in half, but not because Mayor Randy Johnson protested them publicly last December.

Wine to flow in Boulder Creek

The venerable Boulder Creek Art, Wine and Music Festival will mark its 20th year this weekend, with 20,000 visitors expected to wander Highway 9 and adjoining downtown side streets.

Election defeat hits local jurisdictions hard

Local school and water districts and the city of Scotts Valley expect to suffer from the statewide defeat of the state budget-balancing measures on the ballot Tuesday, May 19, officials say.

To the polls

Judging by past mid-year elections, Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin expects voter turnout of “high 40’s to the 50 percent range” for tomorrow’s special election.

Pro disc golfers tee off

Today, Friday, May 15, is the first day of the three-day Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup disc golf tournament at DeLaveaga Disc Golf course.

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5 injured in Scotts Valley’s first tornado on record

*Updated at 6:59pm Dec. 14, 2024 At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley's first-ever tornado on record, authorities said. Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the...