Scotts Valley hosts festive 4th of July Kids Bike Parade
The Scotts Valley Skypark community turned out in full force to celebrate the Fourth of July with the annual Independence Day Kids Bike Parade.
Under a perfect blue sky, about 50 community members were in attendance as youth and their bikes were led in the...
Boulder Creek Business Association to host inaugural Community Planning Event
When it comes to piecing together events to enrich the community of Boulder Creek, few folks do it better than Karen Edwards. As the president of the Boulder Creek Business Association Board of Directors, Edwards has the drive, resilience and connections needed to gather...
MCT’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ blossoms on stage with heartfelt production
Get ready to have your heart teased and tousled as Mountain Community Theater (MCT) presents “Steel Magnolias,” opening this weekend at Park Hall in Ben Lomond.
Co-directed by Peter Gelblum and Susan McKay, and starring Manirose Bobisuthi as Truvy Jones, Sarah Mitchler as Annelle Dupuy-Desoto,...
Scotts Valley artist’s work chosen for ‘Expressions of the Valley’ book cover
Scotts Valley creative soul and activist Karen Kaplan is making her latest splash with dual contributions in a new book titled “Expressions of the Valley.”
Her colored pencil drawing “Exploring Glenwood”—that she drew with Caran D’Ache aquarelle watercolor pencils on parchment paper—was chosen as the...
Caregiver Support Group to Meet Remotely; Art Needed for Child Crisis Center (news briefs)
If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a caregiver support group can offer an opportunity to connect with others.
In this facilitated support group, participants will connect with each other as they experience mindfulness practices designed to open the heart...
Scotts Valley team earns a win in league opener | Girls’ Golf
Maisey Chard shot a 24 for the Scotts Valley High girls’ golf team in their Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League win over the Harbor Pirates on the front six at DeLaveaga Golf Course in Santa Cruz on Sept. 19.
The Falcons won with a score...
Student takes a stand against the fentanyl epidemic with documentary
“He overdosed just down the hall from me,” said Kyle Santoro, a Los Gatos High School senior. He was recalling the tragedy of a fellow classmate that overdosed on fentanyl during Santoro’s sophomore year. The student was revived and ultimately lived, but was expelled...
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...
Open Studios Art Tour ends strong despite rainy conditions
On Sunday, residents and visitors from further afield fanned out across Santa Cruz County for the final day of Open Studios Art Tour 2023, where people get to peek inside spaces integral to creation.
For Gina Firpo, a 31-year resident of the San Lorenzo Valley...
San Lorenzo Valley Water District completes flushing program
San Lorenzo Valley Water District’s annual flushing program for the District wraps up this month, finishing a roughly three-month-long process meant to ensure quality water for customers and prolong the District’s infrastructure.
Crews finished the program by flushing water mains in the Lompico and Manana...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...