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October 16, 2025

CZU Complex fires ‘controlled’

Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief Ian Larkin announced the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire was controlled on Dec. 23, a little over four months...

New year, new laws: A look at legislation that begins in 2021

Every January, the new year brings with it dozens of new laws that impact day-to-day life in many different ways. Here we bring you...

Local emergency extended, Koenig sworn in to Board of Supervisors

SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to extend the emergency declarations that came in the wake...

Locals join efforts to recall Gavin Newsom

CAPITOLA—Efforts to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom are picking up steam, with proponents having gathered 911,000 signatures since June 10. The all volunteer, grassroots group behind...

A guide to takeout dining in San Lorenzo Valley

The following is a comprehensive list of restaurants open for takeout during the shelter-in-place order. Are we missing your business? Please contact [email protected] to...

Dealing with pressures of debris flows

This is the second entry in a multi-part series about debris flows. Last week’s article related how Boulder Creek Fire Department (BCFD) Fire Chief...

New loan, grant opportunities arise for small businesses

After a greatly stressful year, 2021 will begin with many economic opportunities for small business owners in Scotts Valley.  The newest federal stimulus package, passed...

A guide for takeout dining in Scotts Valley

The following is a comprehensive list of restaurants, wineries and breweries open for takeout during the shelter-in-place order. Are we missing your business? Please...

BCFPD readies for debris flows

Editor’s note: This is the first entry in a multi-part series about debris flows and what local first responders are doing to prepare for...

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

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...

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Highway 9 accessibility improvements begin this week in Ben Lomond

Construction crews have begun work this week on a Caltrans project aimed at installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps along Highway 9...