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A project to replace a deteriorating culvert under Highway 17 at a location 1.5 miles north of Scotts Valley will result in overnight lane closures. Starting Sunday, June 9, travelers on Highway 17 near Vine Hill Road will encounter the intermittent closure of one lane...

With the recent election results now clear, the Encompass Community Services Board of Trustees has announced that its CEO, Monica Martinez, will be transitioning from her role at Encompass as she steps into her new position as Santa Cruz County supervisor for District 5. The...

Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup Day returns May 10 Community members across Santa Cruz County are invited to take part in the second annual Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup Day, happening Saturday, May 10. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to sign up now...

Supervisor attends White House executive order event on AI Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Zach Friend participated in a White House executive order event Oct. 30 on artificial intelligence (AI), recognizing the County’s leadership in developing AI policies on behalf of the public. The...

It was a festive scene of Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple-Cranberry and chocolate chip and sugar cookies, during a special Dec. 21 Scotts Valley City Council meeting as the new mayor and vice mayor were selected. The evening marked the day Allan Timms—who became an American citizen...

Brewgrass Festival brings music and brews to Felton The fourth annual Brewgrass Festival will be coming to Roaring Camp on Saturday, Sept. 14. Enjoy Bluegrass music, brews from local breweries and food from popular local food trucks. Presented by Roaring Camp and Legend Theatrical, headliners include...

Baroque Week in Boulder Creek kicks off with free concerts Baroque Week in Boulder Creek will take place at the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church the second week of February.  Three concert programs are planned, all of music from the Baroque era, with the first on...

In March 2022, the first-ever Alfred Hitchcock Festival was held to great fanfare at a fledgling new theater space in the building that once was a roller rink. It seemed to go off without a hitch, that was until the group was unable to...

Do you set personal goals as you head into the new year? Did you know that people who set goals tend to have higher self-motivation, self-esteem, independence and confidence? Having goals gives us a sense of purpose and something to strive for—all important for...

Model Railroad Showcase set for April 13-14 California Central Coast Model Railroad Club will display its On30 modular railroad at Roaring Camp Railroads on April 13-14. These avid hobbyists will be exhibiting and operating their On30 modular railway in Bret Harte Hall, from 9:30am-3:30pm Saturday and...