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🌱 Patch AM: Scotts Valley mourns young resident killed in Santa Cruz County crash

Spotted on the Scotts Valley calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern

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Good morning Scotts Valley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Scotts Valley mourns young resident killed in Santa Cruz County crash
  • How did Scotts Valley's flag football squad fare in league play?

Also on today's calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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 collided with Wildey's Yamaha; both were using safety gear, and alcohol or drugs are not currently suspected as factors.
   

• Santa Cruz boys water polo gets defensive, posts shutout vs. Aptos (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley's flag football team took a tough 33-0 loss to unbeaten Aptos but quickly returns to action with league games in Santa Cruz against SLV. The wider roundup highlights strong showings from nearby schools in water polo, tennis, volleyball, and more, giving local fans a snapshot of how regional teams are stacking up this week.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Felton

  • Creed Bratton brings music, humor to Felton (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • 10th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Steampunk Picnic (slvpost.com)
  • Hidden Amongst the Redwoods, This Quietly Cool Mountain Town Is the Fall Escape You Need (sunset.com)

Soquel

  • Planting time has arrived (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • Morning Lookout: More local Starbucks closures; PVUSD board candidate charged; book charts UC system's complex history (lookout.co)

Ok Scotts Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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