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The passion for supporting Special Olympians was just as strong as ever at this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 26, even though it looked way different than prior incarnations. This year, instead of the steep incline by gnarled Live Oaks beside Highway 17...

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 Ridge Drive in the Boulder Creek community from Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11, from 9am-2pm, to safely remove...

Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Santa Cruz County has secured a $7 million Forest Health Grant from Cal Fire to implement an ambitious, regionally connected suite of on-the-ground forest health projects spanning public and private lands throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains. This investment will expand...

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board of Directors has appointed Jason Lillion as general manager for the District. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Lillion at its June 5 meeting. Lillion started July 1, with a base salary of $250,000. “We’re pleased to welcome Jason...

City of Scotts Valley will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Fourth of July Parade on Scotts Valley Drive, scheduled from 11am-1pm, featuring decorated floats, vehicles, Scouts Color Guard and a flyover. This year, the parade route has been extended to offer more viewing opportunities,...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...