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September 14, 2025

Mountain Charlie ride on last legs?

This year, cyclists may have made the final ride through the hills of Santa Cruz County as part of the annual Mountain Charlie Challenge.

News Briefs | Published Sept. 22, 2023

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Wreath making comes to Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market Foodie, Fruity Wreath Making is coming to the Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Sept. 23. Find baskets full of foraged foliage, dried market flowers and dried fruit. Sit down at the mini wreath-making station and get started...

Disney tickets up volunteer ante

Ferd Bergholz couldn’t believe it when he saw more than 100 volunteer applications for the Scotts Valley Senior Center. But the overflow wasn’t without reason — everyone wanted a free pass to the so-called Happiest Place in Earth.

News Briefs | Published May 2, 2025

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Scotts Valley and Felton Farmers’ Markets launch 2025 seasons As spring unfolds, the Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market and Felton Farmers’ Market are preparing for their 2025 openings, bringing local flavors to their respective communities. The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market will begin on May 3 at the...

Valley residents worried by political signs

A political action committee bent on booting President Obama from office set up shop in the San Lorenzo Valley this week, displaying booths and posters deemed offensive by some valley residents.

Shari Destefano Oct. 3, 1944 — March 19, 2011

A memorial service will be Sunday, April 3, for Shari Destefano, 66, who died March 19 at home in Boulder Creek.

County confronts homeless issues

The county is talking about measures to deal with homelessness with the arrival of cold winter temperatures and the establishment of a large homeless encampment in San Lorenzo Park.

Patricia Liebenthal

A celebration of life will be Saturday, Oct. 17, for Patricia Clara (Jones) Liebenthal, 84, of Ben Lomond, who died Oct. 10 at home with her children by her side.

Motorcycle shop opens in Scotts Valley

James Davis rides to work every day on a motorcycle he custom-built from the ground up.

Art studios open this weekend

For 26 years, the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County has presented the Open Studios Art Tour, generating about $1 million in sales per year for upward of 300 county artists and nurturing the creativity the region is known for.

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News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...