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October 11, 2026

UPDATE: Boulder Creek’s White freed from prison after rally

When Boulder Creek resident Colter White and his attorney, Ben Rice, walked into the hearing that would determine his fate this week, the odds were against them.

City Council notes

City weighs legal options to oppose district lines

Help for low-income children expands to SLV, SV

While many nonprofits reduce their services and consolidate operations, one children’s program in Santa Cruz County is growing.

Seasonal flu shots available locally

Crisp autumn nights are the norm in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley, and as winter approaches, the flu bug begins to strike.

Sheriff’s office agrees to salary cut

The Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association agreed with the county to forgo pay raises and take 50 hours of unpaid furloughs for each of the next two years.

Move of Sexually Violent Predator to Bonny Doon Put on Hold

Michael Cheek
A judge’s decision to postpone the move-in of a man designated as a “sexually violent predator” is a denial of the man’s rights, according to his lawyer. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Syda Cogliati extended a temporary stay of her decision to allow convicted...

News Briefs

Scotts Valley to collect e-waste

Water board moves on public comments are legal, new lawyer says

The new district counsel for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Gina Nicholls, this week advised the district’s Board of Directors that “it is well within the board’s discretion to establish and enforce” its new procedures for controlling public comment at board meetings.

New Mayor Timm, Vice-Mayor Reed hone in on 2021

Mayor Derek Timm
On Dec. 16 the Scotts Valley City Council appointed its new mayor, Derek Timm, and vice-mayor, Jim Reed. Both men look forward to tackling daunting challenges that 2021 presents, such as facilitating economic recovery, expanding affordable housing and addressing racism alongside the community. Timm hopes...

Antoine Adesso May 22, 1922 — Jan. 9, 2011

No services are scheduled for Scotts Valley resident Antoine Adesso, who died in Santa Cruz on Jan. 9. He was 88.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...

California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The...