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
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....
News Briefs | Published June 20, 2025
SLV Museum presents ‘Side Track’ exhibition in Felton
Opening on June 20 at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton will be the exhibition “Side Track” featuring work by artist Jim Potterton.
In fall 2024, Potterton’s work was featured on the...
Supply chain challenges delay Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground reopening until 2026
California State Parks announced June 10 that the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, which had been scheduled to reopen Aug. 1 following renovations, has been delayed until the 2026 camping season.
Significant supply chain disruptions pushed back the completion of essential infrastructure...
Scotts Valley Pirates capture District 39 Minor League TOC title
Scotts Valley Little League AAA Pirates etched their names into District 39 history on June 15, edging out the Santa Cruz Little League AAA Angels 9-8 in a heart-pounding championship showdown to become the 2025 Minor League Tournament of Champions (TOC) winners.
This marks the...
CRV payments ending at Ben Lomond Transfer Station on July 1
County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure has announced that starting July 1, California Redemption Value (CRV) reimbursements will no longer be available at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station.
The site will continue to accept CRV-eligible bottles and cans for recycling, but...
Paving work on Highway 9 to begin Monday between Mountain and Larkspur streets in Brookdale
Caltrans will begin a four-day paving project on Highway 9, from Mountain to Larkspur streets in Brookdale, on Monday, June 16, continuing through Thursday, June 19.
Work will be conducted daily from 8:30am-5pm, weather permitting.
This project will repair and resurface the asphalt pavement in four designated areas to enhance roadway conditions. To...
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...