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March 22, 2026

State parks suffer budget setback

Days after it appeared that state parks in Santa Cruz County might escape budget cuts and closures, California’s park system went back on the chopping block.

Back-to-school charity drive

School is right around the corner, and Valley Churches United Missions knows that having new school supplies can help start a student’s year on the right track.

SV artist will showcase her work at fest

Sharon Medler is a Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival veteran.

Meals on Wheels chief celebrates 30 years

Lisa Berkowitz has been with Meals on Wheels practically from the start. She moved to the area in 1977, a year after the program began distributing food to senior citizens throughout Santa Cruz County.

Dispatch Log: July 20-25

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Anti-Target group nabs Web site vandal

The Responsible Local Development political action committee identified and spoke to a Scotts Valley man who admitted to attacking the groups Web site in early July.

Afternoon Bonny Doon wildland fire contained

A wildland fire that started early this afternoon in Bonny Doon was contained after burning a quarter-acre off of Pine Flat Road.

Monday, Tuesday delays on Highway 9 in Felton

Drivers should expect delays on Highway 9 from Glengary Road to Lakeview Drive in Felton for two days.

Budget deal will likely spare state parks

Legislative leaders came to an agreement with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to close the $26 billion budget deficit in California on July 20.

Rush-hour geyser drenches Mt. Hermon Road

Nearly 500,000 gallons of drinking water spilled into the gutters of Scotts Valley after a driver’s medical condition caused an accident on Mt. Hermon Road.

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