Felton Fire hosts free Touch-a-Truck event Sunday
School is back in session, but if parents are looking for another fun and educational way for kids to connect with their hometown heroes, Felton Fire Protection District has just the (free) ticket.
On Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11am-4pm, Felton’s finest will be holding a...
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed parcel tax and related election plans.
FFPD is considering calling a special election this December on a $700 flat parcel tax....
Scotts Valley native serves with next generation of naval aviation warfighters
Ensign Heather Patterson, a native of Scotts Valley, is serving in the U.S. Navy amongst sailors, Marines and guardsmen at Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) who are developing the skills needed to be a combat-ready aviation professional.
Patterson, a 2020 graduate of Scotts Valley High...
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals experiencing homelessness to the lowest number in the count’s history.
The 2025 PIT Count identified 1,473 people experiencing homelessness in Santa...
Santa Cruz County Fair returns with free transit, new attractions
Santa Cruz County Fair is set to take place from Sept. 10-14 at the fairgrounds in Watsonville, bringing a week full of entertainment, community celebration and family fun. This year’s event features a lineup of exciting new attractions alongside beloved traditional favorites, all designed...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 5, 2025
Santa Cruz County readies for 48th Annual Apple Pie Contest
Santa Cruz County is gearing up for its 48th Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest, set to take place at the upcoming Santa Cruz County Fair.
Organized by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau, the event promises...
Scotts Valley firefighters praised for quick response to fuel spill
Traffic was snarled for hours on the primary route between Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay when a truck carrying 8,600 gallons of fuel overturned this morning. The driver was taken to hospital with unknown injuries.
The tanker crashed along southbound Highway 17 south of...
Apple-A-Day celebration returns Sept. 9 at Felton Farmers’ Market
Felton Farmers’ Market hosts the Apple-A-Day Festival on Tuesday, Sept. 9, a celebration honoring the apple.
This event has become a beloved tradition over the past decade, and we love rolling it out in the late summer when the days are warm and apple varieties...
Scotts Valley police offer tips for Pedestrian Safety Month in September
September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and the Scotts Valley Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on local roads.
According to projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,148 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across...
Long-term lane closure on Highway 9 for emergency repairs
As of Aug. 25, Caltrans initiated an emergency project on the northbound lane of Highway 9 between Lorenzo and Prospect avenues, about one-mile south of the Junction with State Route 237.
Work is scheduled for completion by Dec. 5, if weather permits.
One northbound lane on...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...