One Found Dead in Burning Car Along Pacific Coast Highway
First responders raced along Pacific Coast Highway, Dec. 14 around 6pm, as flames shot above a car sitting motionless at an oceanside turnout north of Scott Creek in Swanton.
When firefighters and the California Highway Patrol arrived, they found a dead body inside the four-door...
Bay Federal Credit Union workplace campaign raises $12,600 for United Way
Bay Federal Credit Union announced that its January workplace campaign raised over $12,600 for United Way.
Employees of the Credit Union made both one-time donations and payroll deductions in support of United Way of Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
As part of their award-winning volunteer program,...
From bubbles to breaststroke: Backyard swim school opens in downtown Felton
Your child’s first swim lesson has the potential to shape their lifelong love of the water.
If you have a child who is new to swimming or feels anxious in the water, a group swim lesson shouldn’t be your only choice. The mere mention of...
YMCA Camp Campbell evacuated to Scotts Valley
About 170 students were evacuated from a science camp at the YMCA location in Boulder Creek Wednesday afternoon.
The remote camp is only accessible by a small bridge that authorities worried could fail in the stormy weather.
Students from Silicon Valley and the East Bay were...
Roaring Camp still chugging along at 60
When Jonathan Hawkins got the late-breaking news that Roaring Camp Railroads would be dropping its tourist train ticket price to the historical rate of 90 cents for its 60th anniversary, April 6, he suddenly had a new plan for the day.
He and his 6-year-old...
San Lorenzo Valley High presents ‘Legally Blonde’ musical
It’s time for 2001 Movie Trivia. Ready to play?
Which movie featured a dog named “Bruiser?”A. ZoolanderB. Monsters Inc.C. Legally Blonde
Which film character said, “Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed”?A. Derek ZoolanderB. Bridget JonesC. Elle Woods
Which 2001 comedy sleeper hit went...
Scotts Valley High School seeks community support to continue Senior Banner Program
The Class of 2020 got a raw deal when it came to celebrating their senior year. The introduction of Covid-19 in March of that year put the kibosh on just about every year-end tradition that graduates look forward to their entire scholastic career: senior...
4 years after CZU fire, local family endures uphill battle to rebuild home
August 2024 marked the four-year anniversary of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire ripping through the Santa Cruz Mountains. Through fundraisers, educational forums and memorial events, residents—including victims of the fire who remain in the area—have gathered to support and assist fellow survivors in their...
Owners of Scotts Valley Jewelers to retire in September
In a digital age obsessed by appearing luxurious, with BVLGARI watches flashed in magazine ads, rappers showing off necklaces worth more than your annual paycheck in music videos, and influencers hawking earrings of questionable provenance on Instagram, it can be easy to forget how...
Boulder Creek’s 4th of July Parade honors Currier as grand marshal
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...
$7M boost ignites forest resilience in Santa Cruz Mountains
Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Santa Cruz County has secured a $7 million Forest Health Grant from Cal Fire to implement an ambitious, regionally...
