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Scotts Valley High theater department blooms with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ production

At Scotts Valley High School, the stage is blooming in sweet and sinister ways as the theater department presents its production of “Little Shop...

Upcoming sidewalk sale benefits Valley Churches United

The 4th annual Spring Thing sidewalk sale, hosted by Valley Churches United Missions, returns Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10am-5pm at...

News Briefs | Published April 10, 2026

North County Dems host candidate endorsement forum The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will host a Candidate Endorsement Forum for the upcoming June...

Panetta announces $682K for Scotts Valley police radio upgrade

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta joined local officials in Scotts Valley on April 1 to announce $682,000 in federal funding for a public safety communications...

Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...

Boulder Creek Highway 9 project secures $850K federal boost

The steady hum of cars along Highway 9 is a constant in the San Lorenzo Valley. It carries commuters, connects small mountain towns and...

News Briefs | Published April 3, 2026

Good Friday Prayer Service set in Ben Lomond Residents are invited to gather for a Community Good Friday Prayer Service hosted by five San Lorenzo...

Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Caltrans announced March 18 that speed limits will change on a 0.74-mile segment along Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County, following a recent engineering...

Earthquake Stories: Experiencing fear and relief during a classic Californian phenomenon

The 4.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the San Lorenzo Valley, early Thursday morning, a little under a mile southeast of Boulder Creek, brought 24-year-old...

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Summer of soccer kicks off in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County is preparing to welcome the world as the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America, bringing communities together through a...