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April 3, 2026

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.

Program brings out kids’ musical talents

In an iPod-wielding generation, Lizz Anderson wants to make sure children learn that someone is creating the music that comes from their headphones or boom box.

Businesses save holiday parade

If not for the quick fundraising work of seven Boulder Creek businesses, the annual Fourth of July parade in Boulder Creek would have been canceled.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...