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January 16, 2026

Damians Ladder marks 500th home repair, expands impact across county

Since 2023, Damians Ladder—a nonprofit that provides low- to no-cost small home repairs for seniors and people with disabilities in Santa Cruz County—has served...

In his final act as mayor, Timm presides over approval of Scotts Valley Town Center Specific Plan and EIR

For Scotts Valley City Council all to be in sync, it took a quick hand-off of a mystery item by Kirsten Maure to her...

Scotts Valley K-9 team surprised with Hometown Hero honor

During an event to celebrate the season, an unexpected moment of gratitude took center stage at the annual Scotts Valley Christmas Tree Lighting on...

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley donates 2025 Music at Skypark proceeds to local schools

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley donated $17,641 to Scotts Valley Unified School District in October to help pay the District’s costs of offering music...

Secret Santa program grows to help 42 families in Scotts Valley this year

While Santa Claus may still be finalizing route details with Rudolph, Dasher and Dancer or pushing employees in his workshop at the North Pole...

Like clockwork, Santa Claus arrives via firetruck and Holiday Tree is lit in Scotts Valley

It’s one of the highlights of the holiday season for parents and children—and local residents seeking to give back to the community. And this year’s...

Filmmaker turns personal trauma into art with new comedy-drama, ‘Dissociated Me’

For filmmaker Janaé Ballot, telling her own story was never supposed to be easy—but she didn’t expect her story to take on the twists...

Community Bridges launches fund to support families facing detention or separation

Immigration enforcement actions have significant impacts on families, often leading to financial instability, housing crises, childcare disruptions and legal uncertainties. In response, Community Bridges has...

Scotts Valley High grad wins silver medal for Team USA at trampoline competition

When Scotts Valley High School alum Nate Swanepoel clinched the silver for Team USA in double-mini-trampoline at the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique World Age...

MBARD issues Spare the Air program for San Lorenzo Valley

Beginning Dec. 1, Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) will issue wintertime Spare the Air alerts for the San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz...

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News Briefs | Published Jan. 16, 2026

Scotts Valley Police make multiple DUI, drug arrests Scotts Valley Police Department conducted multiple DUI enforcement saturation patrols throughout December, resulting in several arrests related...