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October 5, 2025

New Faces

Mason Maynard Brackett, a 7-pound 3-ounce boy, was born to Amanda Colleen (Krebs) and Joshua John Brackett of Scotts Valley at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. He was born at 9:03 a.m. on December 19, 2014.

Accident

A late-afternoon collision on Scotts Valley Drive on Tuesday left two vehicles with major damage but their drivers emerged without injuries.

Health and Fitness: Doctor opens Ben Lomond office in historic church building

A historic church might not be the first place that most doctors would choose to house their private practice, but Dr. Steven Leib is no ordinary physician.

Health and Fitness: Local athlete makes his mark in Ironman competition

It wasn’t always the smoothest path to get there, but, on Nov. 16, Steve Cassingham found himself in Tempe, Ariz. participating in his first Ironman competition.

Health and Fitness: Guest Column: Yoga toolkit for beginners

When was the last time you tried something new for the first time? Has it been a day, a week, a year or even longer? If you can’t remember, it’s likely been too long.

Land Trust purchases 280-acre parcel for wildlife crossing

Last Monday, Dec. 22, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County purchased a 280-acre parcel of land for its proposed Highway 17 wildlife crossing.

Bustichi named mayor of Scotts Valley for 2015

At a ceremony held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 during the meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council, Councilman Dene Bustichi was appointed to the post of Scotts Valley’s mayor for 2015.

Ben Lomond Soup Line debuts to feed homeless

Ben Lomond resident Dannon Black organized a soup line to help feed the homeless at Spanky’s Cafe on Sunday, Dec. 21 — something he hopes will become a regular event.

Letters & Shout-outs

Letter: Voting ‘yes’ on Lompico merger will help preserve quality of life

Dispatch Log (Jan. 2, 2015)

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...