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October 5, 2025

County confirms first swine flu death

A middle-aged Santa Cruz County woman died at a local hospital Tuesday, July 7, after being hospitalized with the H1N1 flu virus, county public health officer Poki Namkung said.

Fun on the fourth

A Fourth of July slideshow of the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley.

Sponsors sought for county bus shelters

With all money for capital projects seized by the state for the next five years, the Santa Cruz County Metropolitan Trabsut District may look for sponsorships to erect bus shelters in San Lorenzo Valley, according to district General Manager Les White.

Proud to be an American

Under a bright blue sky with the train whistle echoing through Roaring Camp Railroads, 108 people from 27 countries raised their right arms and solemnly repeated the oath that made them citizens of the United States.

Lompico approves water rate increase

The Lompico County Water District board of directors approved a $15 increase to the ready-to-serve charge at its meeting on June 22. The new ready-to-serve charge is $74.75 every two months. The new fee will be seen on the next round of billing.

Get credit for wood stove replacement

It can pay to replace an older wood stove.

Bonny Doon hires new principal

The Bonny Doon Elementary School District has found a replacement for much-loved Principal and Superintendent Gail Levine, who retired this year amid health concerns.

News Briefs

Open-space plan in the works

City initiates foreclosure of Target property

Scotts Valley has authorized its attorney to begin the foreclosure process on the 17½-acre parcel slated for a 143,000-square-foot Target store on La Madrona Drive.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...