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July 5, 2025

Boulder Creek’s 4th of July Parade honors Currier as grand marshal

The town of Boulder Creek has some longstanding traditions that make it a destination for family celebrations. From the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree to its Halloween festivities, there are plenty of reasons to gather together in this quaint mining town. On Friday, July...

Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week

The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin on Monday, June 30. The roadwork is expected to be completed on Friday, July 18. A single lane closure will occur each...

News Briefs | Published June 27, 2025

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Annual Road Maintenance Program begins in North County County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure (CDI) launched the next round of patch-paving work for the Annual Road Maintenance Program in North County on June 23. North County patch paving is scheduled for June...

California State Parks reveals fire recovery plans for Big Basin

California State Parks has released its recovery plan for Big Basin Redwoods State Park, the oldest one in California. Nearly five years on from the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, which torched over 90% of the park and destroyed more than 900 homes in the area,...

Scotts Valley Veterinary Clinic marks 65 years of healthcare

Dr. Emily Miller is not your typical doctor. She treats ear and skin infections, illnesses and diseases, but you won’t find her at any local hospital. The owner of Scotts Valley Veterinary Clinic (SVVC), Miller and her team are celebrating 65 years of being in...

Omega Nu awards $118K in scholarships to local students

Omega Nu Santa Cruz awarded college and vocational scholarships to 31 students from Santa Cruz County high schools during a Scholarship Reception for the students and their families at the Harvey West Park Clubhouse on May 27. Over pizza, fresh fruit and home baked cookies,...

Community wildfire safety fair comes to Corralitos on Saturday

As wildfire season approaches, residents of Corralitos and surrounding areas are invited to attend a free, hands-on community event focused on wildfire safety and neighborhood resilience. The Corralitos Wildfire Resiliency Fair will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 4-6pm at the Corralitos Community Center,...

CHP: Crash on Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County results in major injuries

A serious collision occurred on Highway 9 on June 24, resulting in major injuries for both drivers involved. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the crash, which took place around 3:40pm south of California Drive. According to reports, a 66-year-old woman from Boulder Creek was...

Electrical repairs on Highway 17 to result in overnight closures starting Sunday

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Caltrans will perform upgrades to electrical infrastructure on Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley that will result in overnight shoulder and lane closures starting this Sunday. Travelers on both north and southbound Highway 17 between Vine Hill and Sugarloaf roads will encounter shoulder work and...

Scotts Valley resident debuts solo comedy show to support local theater

The phrase “Only the truth is funny” has been uttered in various iterations by famous authors: Sarah Frances Brown, Mark Twain and Jonathan Swift. It is, perhaps, most recently applied to the writings and adventures of one Clay Hausmann. Hausmann, 54, lives in Scotts Valley....

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News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025

Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...