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April 3, 2026

Local man hired as Scotts Valley’s newest police officer

The Scotts Valley Police Department swore in its 20th officer on Dec. 30, and for the first time in years, the department is fully staffed.

County, air pollution district try to solve smoke problems locally

After four years of work to reduce the air pollution in the San Lorenzo Valley caused by smoke from wood-burning fireplaces, the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District reports that it has not seen significant improvements to the air quality of the region.

SVHS wrestlers dominate tournaments

Scotts Valley High School wrestlers are winning tournaments left and right these days.

Cougar boys top Falcons 63-47 in SCCAL play

In their first Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League meetup in the 2014-15 season, the San Lorenzo Valley High School varsity boys defeated the rival Falcons on the road in Scotts Valley Tuesday night.

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Scotts Valley edges SLV 2-1 in soccer

Letters & Shout-outs (Jan. 16, 2015)

Letter: AT&T trying to shut down unprofitable landlines with poor maintenance

Major decisions ahead in 2015 for SV Town Center project

As 2015 gets underway, Scotts Valley officials are hopeful that the city’s long-gestating Town Center project will continue to progress toward tangible results.

Reed named chief of staff to new San Jose mayor

On the first day of the New Year, Scotts Valley City Councilmember Jim Reed marked the beginning of his new day job — as Chief of Staff to San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo.

Fundraiser to support local mural artist in her final days

It’s been rough days for the family of longtime local painter, art instructor, and mural artist Cynthia Newberry.

Obituary: Doretta Irene Johnson

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Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Caltrans announced March 18 that speed limits will change on a 0.74-mile segment along Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County, following a recent engineering...