Family Owned For 35 Years • Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek & Felton
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June 2026 • Vol 29 No. 6
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SV and SLV High Schools’ Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Scotts Valley High School and San Lorenzo Valley High have announced the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2026. Full Story page 7
Work continues on the 4575 Scotts Valley Apartment project, which will create affordable homes. Projects like this are highlighted in the county’s new strategic plan.
County Supervisors Review Long-Term Strategic Plan Ambitious Goals Laid Out to Improve Residents’ Lives
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By JON CHOWN
he Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors reviewed a proposed long-range strategic plan May 19 that calls for building more than 2,500 housing units, cutting traffic deaths, expanding mental health care, reducing homelessness and using artificial intelligence to improve county services by 2032.
The proposed “County Strategic Plan 2026–2032” is meant to guide county decisions, priorities and spending over the next six years while reflecting what residents said they want for the future of Santa Cruz County. ... continues on page 4
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City’s Projected Budget Dips Into the Red
Scotts Valley officials are projecting a difficult financial road ahead as city leaders have adopted a $32.8 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27 that relies on reserve spending and more deficits in the future before it turns around. Full Story page 8
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