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April 3, 2026

To the polls

Judging by past mid-year elections, Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin expects voter turnout of “high 40’s to the 50 percent range” for tomorrow’s special election.

Pro disc golfers tee off

Today, Friday, May 15, is the first day of the three-day Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup disc golf tournament at DeLaveaga Disc Golf course.

Cal Fire moves into Bonny Doon

With little fanfare — even though some was attempted — the Santa Cruz County Fire Department has established its first paid engine company in Bonny Doon.

Scotts Valley school group urges ‘yes’ vote in Tuesday election

The legislative action committee of Scotts Valley Unified School District has come out in favor of all six propositions on Tuesday’s election ballot.

Business Notes: Lamborghinis galore in SLV

Owners of several dozen of the world’s most expensive luxury automobiles stopped at the Tyrolean Inn in Ben Lomond for lunch during a Santa Cruz Mountains wine-tasting tour Saturday, May 9.

Felton parade right around the corner

It’s almost time for valley residents to fly American flags and don patriotic colors to march in the 21st annual Memorial Day weekend Felton Remembers Parade and visit the Covered Bridge Festival.

SC County still swine flu free

As of Wednesday, May 13, Santa Cruz County still had no confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu strain, but several residents had been exposed to the virus contracted by two Monterey County residents.

Scotts Valley groundwater use slowing down

Scotts Valley’s water supply seems to be intact, according to a recent study prepared for the Scotts Valley Water District by Kennedy/Jenks Consultants.

Expect 30-minute delays on Highway 236 next week

Caltrans announced today that one-way traffic control with flaggers will be in place on Highway 236 in Boulder Creek two miles north of Highway 9 to Jameson Creek Road early next week.

Big Top time: Here comes the circus

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey gave up the Big Top circus tent years ago, but the American Crown Circus is still going strong in its striped canvas home.

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