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October 8, 2026

Water board says increase necessary to avoid bankruptcy

Lompico County Water District board member Lois Henry says the district’s proposed rate increase is necessary to avoid bankruptcy.

SV lands $2.1 million from county lawsuit

Scotts Valley has won $2.1 million in a court case challenging Santa Cruz County’s practice of deducting redevelopment taxes from the city’s share of property tax revenues.

Wine to flow in Boulder Creek

The venerable Boulder Creek Art, Wine and Music Festival will mark its 20th year this weekend, with 20,000 visitors expected to wander Highway 9 and adjoining downtown side streets.

Stupid is as stupid does

Ben Lomond’s own rock band, My Stupid Brother, might be on its way to stardom.

Local firm tackles day-to-day stress

HeartMath CEO Bruce Cryer has heard from top executives around the world that their employees are feeling stressed. Whether it’s a 401k, a mortgage or simply concern over employment status and health, employees are continually burdened by what life is throwing at them.

Court-appointed attorney back on Brunette’s case

Defense attorney Mark Garver has been reassigned to defend accused dog abuser Robert Brunette seven months after Brunette fired Garver in an effort to represent himself.

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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Election defeat hits local jurisdictions hard

Local school and water districts and the city of Scotts Valley expect to suffer from the statewide defeat of the state budget-balancing measures on the ballot Tuesday, May 19, officials say.

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.

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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...