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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Scotts Valley's cross country remains on course despite 'rebuild' season (pressbanner.com) — Scotts Valley High's cross country teams are navigating a rebuilding year with strong leadership from standout runners like Hanna and Hailey Shehorn, while still eyeing league titles and state berths. The story also recaps a tight football win over North Monterey County and previews Scotts Valley's league opener at San Lorenzo Valley on Oct. 3, giving local fans key dates and context.
• Connor Wildey Killed in Santa Cruz County Accident on Merk and Corralitos Roads (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A 23-year-old Scotts Valley resident, Connor Wildey, has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a September 23 collision at Merk and Corralitos roads in Santa Cruz County. Investigators say a Watsonville driver turning left in a pickup struck Wildey's southbound motorcycle; Wildey later died at the hospital, and authorities report neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected.
• Santa Cruz County confronts $30 million budget shortfall while touting progress on mental health, homelessness (lookout.co) — Santa Cruz County leaders are warning of a projected $30 million budget shortfall next year and are asking voters to consider a half-cent sales tax increase to protect key services. For Scotts Valley residents, the county is partnering with the city on an enhanced infrastructure financing district aimed at funding local roads, water and sewer upgrades, wildfire resilience, and affordable housing projects that could shape future development.
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