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October 8, 2026

BC organizes to fight library closure

A group of Boulder Creek residents has banded together to fight the possibility that their neighborhood library branch could close in the wake of a budget crunch for county libraries.

SLVHS Performing Arts Center celebrates grand opening

The new Performing Arts Center at San Lorenzo Valley High School celebrated its grand opening last weekend.

Vehicle tax kept off ballot

Based on a narrow vote by transportation decision-makers, a $10 vehicle registration fee to pay for road improvements in Santa Cruz County will not be on the November ballot.

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Court Considers Whether Sexually Violent Predator Can Move to Bonny Doon

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A convicted rapist named Michael Cheek, who psychologists have said could be at risk of reoffending, wants to become the newest Bonny Doon resident, and District Attorney Jeff Rosell says he’s trying to stop that from happening. “We fought tooth and nail at every opportunity...

Local historian explores the railroading past of Santa Cruz County

In the days before Highway 9 and Highway 17, the most efficient way for Santa Cruz County residents to travel was by train. From the 1870s until the eve of World War II, railroad tracks snaked their way through the landscape of the Santa Cruz Mountains, with lines connecting Santa Cruz and San Jose, as well as traversing the San Lorenzo Valley.

Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival returns in August

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Danny Reber has a lot on his plate. As the Executive Director of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, Reber oversees a variety of annual events and fundraisers for the Chamber, and is an omnipresent force in the community. He now has his next task...

Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival a Big Hit at Skypark

It was hot! Temperatures ranged between the high 90's and low 100's, but that did not keep visitors home. Family groups were engaging with their children while the kids enjoyed the petting zoos and many other attractions. Some of the kids had their faces painted. Even leashed dogs were seen following or leading their families around the Festival grounds.

Radio equipment manufacturer remodels Felton office

Extensive remodeling has turned a decrepit Felton building into the shiny new home of Inovonics Broadcast, a firm that designs and manufactures radio broadcast equipment.

Local fire crews respond to wildfire call

As fires raged out of control to the north, Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley rallied to lend support.

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Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship

Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund. Dauksa is a...