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June 22, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Regional effort promotes strategies to defend against forest fires

In the preface to his book “California: A Fire Survey,” Stephen J. Pyne notes that the “California fire scene” has long shaped the broader...

Santa Cruz photographers unveil striking ‘Through Our Eyes’ exhibit

Santa Cruz County is all about its art, and Image Crafters, a collective of photographers based in Santa Cruz County who share a passion...

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News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026

Candidate forums planned ahead of November election Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in...