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Scotts Valley
October 27, 2025

Commentary: Two good years with more to come

After recently stepping down from two years as the city’s mayor and passing the gavel to Mayor Jim Reed, I think this is a good time to reflect on where the city has been recently and where we’re going.

Planning key for library survival

“May you live in interesting times” — a Chinese curse or a Western invention? While its origin is disputed, its meaning is quite applicable to our current state of affairs. Nowhere is this truer than for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries.

A memorable park visit

EDITOR,

Commentary: Communication needed to ensure respect, safety

I am a San Lorenzo Valley resident. I’ve lived in Santa Cruz County for 18 years and have always felt safe here. Safe as a woman, as a Jew and as a lesbian, as well as safe in general.

A Holiday Cheer

Advent

Letter: Gripes and perceptions

EDITOR,

Editorial: Drug deal, stabbing raise concerns

An early-December stabbing of two men under the covered bridge in Felton has cast an ugly shadow on the Christmas season in the San Lorenzo Valley.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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lifting a van from the ocean

Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...

An adult victim was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday...