San Lorenzo Valley Community Band unites all ages in musical celebration
Besides the verdant charm of the redwoods and the neighborly nature of strangers, there are plenty of reasons to love and revere this area that residents call home.
Events like the Felton Remembers Parade, the Redwood Mountain Faire and Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival bring...
Ben Lomond author honored with Fresh Start Award
Dyane Harwood, a Ben Lomond-based author, mental health advocate and podcast co-host, has been named one of the 10 recipients of the 2024 Fresh Start Award, presented by the Bay Area nonprofit initiative Metabolic Mind.
Harwood described the recognition as a “wonderful honor” and outlined...
Scotts Valley celebrates Independence Day 2024
Fourth of July is always a blast in Scotts Valley, and this year was no different.
Before the main parade, the Skypark neighborhood held its own mini-parade. To kick the main shebang off, a flyover was organized by Said Karssli of Little Tampico.
“He reached out...
Measles exposure reported in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Public Health was notified of an individual with confirmed measles who traveled to Santa Cruz County on July 1. The individual dined at Taqueria Los Pericos, located at 139 Water St. in Santa Cruz.
Unvaccinated persons or those with unknown vaccination status...
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...
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter introduces ‘Summer Love’ pet adoption special
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has announced a “Summer Love” pet adoption special to make it easier to bring a new furry family member home. With shelters teeming with adoptable animals, the “Summer Love” special is designed to help as many pets as possible...
‘Let’s Talk About It’ event fosters understanding and connection across differences
Have you ever felt uncomfortable around someone or didn’t like someone, but you had never met them? You had an adverse reaction based on their appearance or a snippet of information about them in the media?
On Saturday, May 18, from 1-4pm at the Scotts...
Felton Farmers’ Market celebrates summer season with FoodShed Project event
The Felton Farmers’ Market welcomes the solstice and the longest days of the year with Summer, Summer, Summer Time—a celebration of the seasonal bounty of summer.
On Tuesday, June 25, during the standard market hours (1:30-5:30pm) at 120 Russell Ave., the heart of Felton comes...
Temp signal on Highway 9 in Boulder Creek to activate Monday in support of wall construction
A project to repair the edge of the northbound lane of Highway 9 in Ben Lomond will necessitate installation of a temporary traffic signal that will provide one-way traffic control.
The project area will be located on Highway 9 between Prospect and Lorenzo avenues...
News Briefs | Published July 19, 2024
SLV Museum announces Artist-in-Residence programs featuring local painter
San Lorenzo Valley Museum has announced its upcoming Artist-in-Residence programs with local artist Bailey Rios.
Rios, an oil painter, began his residency with the museum at the beginning of June and has been working on a series of...
5 injured in Scotts Valley’s first tornado on record
*Updated at 6:59pm Dec. 14, 2024
At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley's first-ever tornado on record, authorities said.
Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the...