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October 20, 2025

Presentation of Nature Photography Exhibit Launches at Scotts Valley Library

Marc Shargel has taken his cameras underwater to capture images of sharks, jellies and kelp forests. On land, he has made vivid images of...

Caregiver Support Group to Meet Remotely; Art Needed for Child Crisis Center (news briefs)

If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a caregiver support group can offer an opportunity to connect with others. In...

McPherson: Input Needed on County’s Housing Element

Santa Cruz County recently received some unsettling, although not surprising, news that we are the most expensive rental housing market in the United States. In...

LETTER: Make Federal Protection for Voting Rights a Priority

Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the gutting of the Voting Rights Act by SCOTUS. The Shelby County Decision opened the floodgates to...

County, 911 Launch Improved Alert and Warning System

The County of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Regional 911 have announced the launch of CruzAware, an innovative and comprehensive community alert and warning...

Garden Drama with Large-Leafed Plants

Gardens have different personalities. Some gardens mimic nature with plants that attract birds and butterflies and other wildlife and look a bit wild. Some...

United Way and Office of Ed Launch School Supply Collection Drive

On Wednesday, the United Way of Santa Cruz County said it had teamed up with the County Office of Education for a school supply...

Armed Robbery Suspects Flee Highway 9 Crash Scene on Foot

Three suspects involved in an armed robbery this morning near Highway 9 and State Route 35—where Skyline Boulevard and the route between Saratoga and...

Owners of Scotts Valley Jewelers to retire in September

In a digital age obsessed by appearing luxurious, with BVLGARI watches flashed in magazine ads, rappers showing off necklaces worth more than your annual...

Special Olympics flame passes through Scotts Valley

The Special Olympics Flame of Hope was on its way to Stevens Stadium, at Santa Clara University, where a packed Opening Ceremony—featuring former 49ers...

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Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Crop Report shows jump in local crop...

Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released the 2024 Crop Report, announcing that the estimated gross production value of local agricultural commodities reached...