News Briefs | Published Oct. 20, 2023
Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returns for 13th year
Good Times has announced the 2023 Santa Cruz Restaurant Week—the tastiest week of the year. Over the past decade, the community’s response to Santa Cruz Restaurant Week has grown considerably, and the event has continued to gain...
Excessive heat warning issued for Santa Cruz Mountains and coastal regions
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning this week for the Santa Cruz Mountains and a heat advisory for the coastal regions.
Dangerously hot conditions arrived Tuesday in California and will continue through the July 4 holiday, with the heat wave likely...
‘Wine and Whinnies’ fundraiser set for this weekend
This weekend, Kissed by an Angel Wines is teaming up with Horse Sense Education and Advocacy and Make-A-Wish Foundation to raise money to enrich the lives of horses and people.
A full 20% of the profits over the “Wine & Whinnies” weekender will go to...
News Briefs | Published June 14, 2024
Celebrate Father’s Day with scenic train ride and barbecue
Treat dad to a train ride and barbecue lunch on Father’s Day, June 16, at Roaring Camp Railroads, where guests can view model railroads on display at two onsite locations presented by Lionel Gauge and Diablo...
News Briefs | Published May 17, 2024
Brook Lomond Iris Farm hosts Sale and Show this weekend
Brook Lomond Iris Farm in Ben Lomond opens its gardens to the public on May 18-19 for a Sale and Show.
This small farm offers organically grown, top grade iris rhizomes (plants) for sale. Enjoy a...
Jayne & Co. salon plans expansion at new Felton location
It’s a Wednesday afternoon and Sydney Jayne, 42, is in an empty room with walls as white as a blank painter’s canvas. Milky rays spin in through the skylight she installed with her boyfriend Tachu Soto, for the new incarnation of her Jayne &...
Community spirit soars at inaugural Ben Lomond Village Alliance meeting
Last month the fledgling Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) was introduced to the community and businesses of Ben Lomond.
The April 20 event was held at the historic Park Hall, a community building owned by all residents of Ben Lomond residing within 1-1/2 miles.
The steering...
Scotts Valley City Council votes for $72,500 settlement after overpaying workers
Last Wednesday morning in a special meeting, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a settlement with workers after it was discovered the pretax contributions of some employees were mistakenly taxed.
Staff said payout—related to overpayments caused by a payroll system update—likely...
Excitement builds for San Lorenzo Valley High’s Homecoming parade, game
On Friday, Oct. 25, downtown Felton will play host to the San Lorenzo Valley High School (SLVHS) Homecoming Parade beginning at 3:45pm.
The event is the brainchild of Luke Dahlen, a Spanish teacher at the high school and student body activities director. Dahlen said there’s...
Scotts Valley candidates make final pitches to voters
Unlike some of its neighbor municipalities on the Silicon Valley side of the hill, like Monte Sereno and Los Gatos—which canceled their council elections when no more hopefuls put their name in the ring than the number of seats available—Scotts Valley has seen an...
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...