Vegetation control work on Highway 9 to begin Monday with daytime traffic control
Caltrans will begin vegetation control work on the entire length of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County in support of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk along the state highway system.
The objective of this work is...
Cabrillo College notifies students of security incident
In an abundance of caution, the Cabrillo Community College District has notified students of a recent data privacy incident.
On May 14, 2024, Cabrillo College became aware of unauthorized activity on the Cabrillo College computer network. Immediately upon discovery of the incident, Cabrillo College’s...
Vine Hill Auction Gala 2025 features ‘Yacht Rock Party’
On Saturday, Feb. 1, don your garrison cap, Service Dress Blue and Service Khaki uniforms, and head down to the Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz for Vine Hill Elementary PTA’s Auction Gala 2025.
This year’s theme is “Yacht Rock Party,” and the onshore event...
Felton Eagle Scouts fly high after achieving top rank
Sunday, Jan. 12, brought out the best of Felton Scout Troop 604 as four of its members achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony attended by family and friends at the Elks Club in Santa Cruz.
Ryan Clark, Gabriel Dobson, Caleb Jones and...
Local middle schoolers join Central Coast Honor Band
From the flute to the trombone to the timpani, local middle school musicians are getting in the swing of things as they prepare for the Central Coast Honor Band performance at Pacific Grove Middle School (835 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove) on Saturday, Jan. 25,...
News Briefs | Published Jan. 24, 2025
Village meeting planned for Ben Lomond this Saturday
The Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) is inviting residents to attend a “Let’s Revitalize Ben Lomond Village” meeting on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10-11:30am at Park Hall Community Center, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond.
This informational event...
Scotts Valley Council cheers fully-staffed milestone
As of mid-December, the City of Scotts Valley had caught up on its HR backlog and was fully staffed. This followed years of headaches in the police department and Public Works, as employees left for greener pastures elsewhere.
But, after a sustained campaign to recruit...
San Lorenzo Valley Water District receives $100K grant to replace aging water meters
San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has been awarded a $100,000 grant to update hundreds of water meters in Ben Lomond.
The funding from the Federal Bureau of Reclamation will replace 443 water meters. The new meters will help customers “detect water leaks faster, which...
Ex-SLVUSD admin gets new trial date in sex abuse of minor case
The minor sex assault case for a former San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District assistant principal and administrator—who signed up as an event volunteer at a Santa Cruz school in December—is back on.
Ned Hearn’s trial, relating to his time as a teacher and swim...
First Santa Cruz Pizza Week debuts Jan. 29
An exciting culinary event will unfold across Santa Cruz County on Jan. 29, with the launch of the region’s first Santa Cruz Pizza Week. Inspired by regional pizza-centric celebrations around the United States and Canada, food establishments and media partners are collaborating to introduce...
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The...
