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April 3, 2026

Scotts Valley local promoted to lieutenant in sheriff’s department

Sergeant Jim Ross, a Scotts Valley resident who has worked for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years, will be sworn in as Lieutenant on December 18.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Obituary: Lawrence H. Hustedt

Lawrence H. Hustedt

News Briefs

SVPD offers tips to enjoy holidays safely

Commentary: County residents being asked to build city libraries

Our library board has been working toward a ballot measure which would tax local residents to pay for a bond to improve all 10 library branches.

SLV/SV boys win District II Cup championship

SLV/SV boys win District II Cup championship

Guest Column: Lompico, SLV water merger is in residents’ best interests

The troubled Lompico Water District, plagued by failing wells and finances, is one step closer to a merger with San Lorenzo Valley District.

SVHS girls wrestling team wins tournament

Last Saturday on Nov. 29, The Scotts Valley High School girls' folkstyle wrestling team won the Newark Memorial Cougar Girl’s Tournament.

The Mountain Gardener: Holiday gift ideas for gardeners

It’s as fun for me to give a little something during the holidays to those I care about as it is to receive a present.

Let’s Go Fishin’: Dungeness season peaks

Crab season opened for sport fishing Dungeness crabs in the beginning of November with full pots, and the commercial season, which started mid-month, has been very productive as well.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...