‘Something Rotten!’ comes to Scotts Valley High
If all the world’s a stage, the Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) theater department welcomes you to see what’s happening on theirs.
SVHS’ spring musical, “Something Rotten!,” is in the works and opens Friday, April 14. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers,...
Scotts Valley Veterinary Clinic marks 65 years of healthcare
Dr. Emily Miller is not your typical doctor. She treats ear and skin infections, illnesses and diseases, but you won’t find her at any local hospital.
The owner of Scotts Valley Veterinary Clinic (SVVC), Miller and her team are celebrating 65 years of being in...
Special Olympics Torch Run changes hands with new route in Santa Cruz
The passion for supporting Special Olympians was just as strong as ever at this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 26, even though it looked way different than prior incarnations.
This year, instead of the steep incline by gnarled Live Oaks beside Highway 17...
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...
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...
Cases of sexual misconduct still plague San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District
Just as the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District sorted out one inappropriate-behavior situation, another materialized.
Trustees had voted to let teacher Eric Kahl resign, at their Sept. 14, 2021, board meeting, after learning he’d subjected female students to unwelcome sexual advances (in exchange, Kahl...
Concert series returns for 16th season this Sunday at Skypark in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley’s beloved outdoor concert series, “Music at Skypark,” is back for its 16th season, promising lively music, community gathering and support for local arts education.
The free, all-volunteer event kicks off on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Skypark, located in the heart of Scotts Valley,...
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...
SLVUSD faces decline in funding
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District used to teach just under 2,300 students a year, but that’s dropped to around 2,100.
And, unlike in such districts as Los Gatos-Saratoga, where residents pitch in directly through property taxes, SLVUSD gets government education funding based on how...
Residents mark 5 years since CZU Fire with art and reflection
The year 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the CZU Fire that destroyed homes and lives and left years of heartache and turmoil in its wake.
Locals are encouraged to turn away from the trauma at the “Healing Through Art & Community” event Saturday, Aug....
News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025
Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems
Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...