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Scotts Valley
October 10, 2026

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What are the Odds?

You never think that the last time is the last time. You think there will be more. You think you have forever, but you don’t. - unknown I believe it was in 1977 while my Hubby Norm and I were living in Santa Barbara, that he announced, “we...

Assembly made big impact

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Mayor’s Message | Sinkhole Repair Uncovers Hidden History Beneath Scotts Valley Roadway

Donna Lind
January’s storms hit Scotts Valley hard when at approximately 5 p.m. on Jan. 5, Scotts Valley Water District staff detected an abnormal system condition in one of their tanks. Crews were sent to investigate the potential cause in the Scotts Valley Drive and Granite...

The Mountain Gardener | Is Spring Really Here?

Spring IS here, at least according to the calendar. Weather Underground has predicted rain or the chance of rain for many of the remaining days this month.  There are so many things I want to do out in the garden, and the weather is getting...

Letter: Our Community Needs Measure A

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Letter: Kudos to columnist

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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...