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Ben Lomond resident Rick Moran, 74, served on a U.S. Navy “fast attack” submarine in the Gulf of Tonkin. No, not during the “Incident” that caused America to become more ensnared in combat in Vietnam and the surrounding region in the middle of last...

The County of Santa Cruz recently announced its designation as a Clean California Community, a recognition that highlights local efforts to reduce litter, beautify public spaces and inspire community pride. Through this designation, Santa Cruz County will continue its commitment to cleaner streets, healthier neighborhoods...

County hosts forums to shape future behavioral health services Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services is hosting community forums to help shape the County’s First Behavioral Health Integrated Plan for 2026-29. Funded by the Behavioral Health Services Act, these forums aim to gather community input on...

Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley Competitive Soccer Club teams recently had an outstanding weekend on the field, bringing home multiple championships from two major Halloween tournaments—the Fremont Kick-or-Treat and the Morgan Hill Thriller. Teams from across the region competed in these spirited events, many in full...

County Park Friends, the nonprofit partner of Santa Cruz County Parks, has announced the launch of its All Kids Play 2025 campaign, an ambitious initiative aiming to raise $100,000 by December 2025. The campaign is dedicated to funding scholarships and park improvements that enable local...

There’s a special kind of magic stirring at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School this fall; one filled with feathers, laughter and lessons about what it means to be different. Beginning Nov. 14, the SLV Theater Department will proudly present “HONK! JR.,” a contemporary, musical...

The 40th Annual Mountain Affair was a resounding success, raising $28,500 to support Mountain Community Resources (MCR), the San Lorenzo Valley’s local family resource center founded by the community in 1982. Hosted on Oct. 24 at the Highlands Park Senior and Community Center, the sold-out...

Holiday Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday Spring Lakes Park’s third annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10am-2pm, at its Clubhouse, 225 Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley. Get a head start on holiday shopping with a selection...

Santa Cruz County Supervisor Monica Martinez will host the District 5 State of the Roads Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6pm at Highlands Park Senior and Community Center in Ben Lomond. The event will feature updates on major road projects, storm preparation efforts...

With their bubbly personalities and bright clothing, you might not immediately peg the Fillhardts as Halloween people. But last month, the residents of Scotts Valley’s classic suburban Skypark subdivision—dad Nathan, 41, mom Jodie, 39, and daughter Elizabeth, 9—outdid all their neighbors when it came to...