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April 3, 2026

Slideshow: Scenes from a festive Farmers Market

An estimated 1,500 people showed up for the grand opening of the Scotts Valley Farmers Market, at 360 Kings Village Drive.

Business Notes: BC store hosts local author

Verrerie Goods in Boulder Creek will host local author, Loretta Halter, who will read a portion of her new book, “A Voice for the Redwoods,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The store is at 13155 Highway 9, Ste. A, in downtown Boulder Creek.

Commission backs tobacco licensing

The Santa Cruz County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission recently endorsed licensing of tobacco retailers in unincorporated county areas.

Art, wine set to take over Skypark next weekend

In just a week, the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival will celebrate its 10th year by showcasing more than 100 artists’ work at Skypark.

Dancing the night away

Kelly Gladder, owner of the Mint restaurant in Scotts Valley, dances with Bernice, a Ben Lomond woman, during Music at Skypark on July 26.

News Briefs: Info on schools meal plan

Scotts Valley Unified School District mailed out letters to all district households announcing its 2009-10 free and reduced-priced meal program for students.

Fresh off the farm

Green beans, honey, barbecue, pastas, apricots and more will be on sale as part of the grand opening of the Scotts Valley Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Expect August delays on BD, SLV roadways

A road resurfacing project began on Pine Flat Road in Bonny Doon last week and will continue for four days in August.

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.

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