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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 9 between Felton and Ben Lomond will encounter one-way reversing traffic control on Thursday, Jan. 9, and Friday, Jan. 10,...

Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently approved a plan aimed at improving emergency response planning and communication in the Loma Prieta area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, a community that straddles the Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County lines. Earlier, in November, Supervisor Joe...

It’s part drama, part comedy and part horror. It’s the feeling of being a voyeur of a family’s Thanksgiving celebration. And it’s the domino effect of life’s realities interfering with best-laid plans and familial relationships… It’s “The Humans,” and it’s worth seeing. The recipient of...

Museum to host open house, Steam Donkey ribbon cutting San Lorenzo Valley Museum is teaming up with the Boulder Creek Business Association to host an open house and Steam Donkey ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 1, from 5-7pm, with the ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. Celebrate First...

Surfnet Communications Inc., a leading internet service provider for underserved Central Coast communities, has been awarded $10 million by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its new initiative to extend high-speed, fiber broadband services to rural communities in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and...

A project now underway to replace a deteriorating culvert under Highway 17 at a location 1.5 miles north of Scotts Valley will result in overnight lane closures. As of June 23, travelers on Highway 17 near Vine Hill Road will encounter the intermittent closure...

Assemblymember Pellerin to speak to North County Dems Assemblymember Gail Pellerin will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Pellerin will talk about the governor’s special legislative session convened to respond to the new federal administration’s...

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 celebration and family fun. This year’s event features a lineup of exciting new attractions alongside beloved traditional favorites, all designed...

School is back in session, but if parents are looking for another fun and educational way for kids to connect with their hometown heroes, Felton Fire Protection District has just the (free) ticket. On Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11am-4pm, Felton’s finest will be holding a...

Two pile burns are now planned for Feb. 18-28 in Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley on Land Trust of Santa Cruz County land and easement properties. (The burning was originally planned for Feb. 10-12.) The 12-acre project in Ben Lomond is toward the south end...