Felton photographer presents ‘Wonders of the Sea’ exhibit
A self-proclaimed renaissance man, Felton’s Marc Shargel is a name many have come to know and appreciate.
Shargel has long had a calling to and interest in all things marine-based, and his years of underwater photography have resulted in three volumes of coffee table books...
Beck’s Shoes opens Boulder Creek location to much fanfare
For 104 years, the Beck family has been outfitting folks with footwear made to last. In 1919, Ole P. Beck launched the family business in downtown Salinas, and since then, the eponymous shoe store has been synonymous with quality brands and accessories.
Boulder Creek is...
Invasive beetle found along Zayante Creek identified as novel to West Coast
A non-native invasive shothole borer beetle found along Zayante Creek south of Graham Hill Road in October has been identified as Euwallacea interjectus, a beetle originating from Southeast Asia.
Prior U.S.-based identifications of Euwallacea interjectus have been restricted to states in the Southeastern part of...
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre presents ‘Moana JR’ this weekend
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre will present “Moana JR.” this weekend, Nov. 15-17, at the SLV Performing Arts Center, located at 7105 Highway 9 in Felton.
This heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her...
Boulder Creek family loses second house to fire
On Sunday, Boulder Creek resident Eric McFarland was unloading some items from the family vehicle when he heard some strange noises.
The CZU Lightning Complex Fire survivor was distressed to see flames behind the house, climbing one of the trees and devouring the winter woodpile.
“It...
TherapyWorks celebrates 5 years in Scotts Valley
Members of the local business community got together to help celebrate TherapyWorks’ five-year anniversary in Scotts Valley on June 27.
Maaliea Wilbur, a licensed marriage and family therapist, started the business 15 years ago in Los Gatos, and has since opened offices in Scotts Valley...
Early election results hint at shape of race to come
As polls closed tonight, Fifth District Supervisor candidate Monica Martinez was hanging out on the second floor of Bruno’s Bar and Grill in Scotts Valley with a sizable contingent that included multiple other candidates for political office.
“We just had so many community members come...
Celebrate all things German during Oktoberfest Santa Cruz on Saturday
For 50 years, the Tyrolean Inn in Ben Lomond was the home to all things German in the San Lorenzo Valley. From schnitzel to spaetzle, the former restaurant was THE place for locals to celebrate Oktoberfest from mid-September to early October.
With the October 2022...
Full closure of Hwy 9 in Ben Lomond takes effect
Travelers will encounter a full closure of Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide, which started June 12 and continues through June 26, as Caltrans crews make repairs to damage from winter storms.
Jaye’s Slide is located on Highway 9 in Ben Lomond, near Park Way and...
News Briefs | Published Jan. 19, 2024
Elections clerk to provide update at League of Women Voters event
Santa Cruz County elections clerk Tricia Webber will update the community on the March 5 primary election on Saturday, Jan. 27, 10:15-11:30am at the Felton Branch Library, 6121 Gushee St., in Felton.
Webber will discuss...
Final paving, striping on Highway 9 continues this week
A major maintenance paving project continues on Highway 9 between El Solyo Heights Drive in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond.
Travelers on Highway...