First-ever Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup Event removes 1,500 pounds of litter
The May 11 first-ever Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup Event had a significant community impact, with more than 30 organizations and 431 individuals holding cleanups from Davenport to the Pajaro Valley, including the cities of Scotts Valley, Capitola, Santa Cruz and Watsonville.
“This was...
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...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 10, 2023
MBARD announces Spare the Air program
Starting Nov. 3, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) will begin announcing wintertime Spare the Air alerts for the San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz County.
During a Spare the Air alert, MBARD will ask residents to choose an...
Paving work on Highway 9 to begin Monday between Mountain and Larkspur streets in Brookdale
Caltrans will begin a four-day paving project on Highway 9, from Mountain to Larkspur streets in Brookdale, on Monday, June 16, continuing through Thursday, June 19.
Work will be conducted daily from 8:30am-5pm, weather permitting.
This project will repair and resurface the asphalt pavement in four designated areas to enhance roadway conditions. To...
Rescuers seek donations for wild horse rehab
A severely underweight horse (Serif), a wild alpine weanling (Jamaal) and an abused mustang (Willow) have been taken into the care of Canham Farm Horse Rescue, a nonprofit horse rescue and rehabilitation center in Scotts Valley that is asking for financial donations and volunteers...
Fiber internet switched-on for rural residents in Santa Cruz Mountains
During a midday ceremony last Friday at the Summit Store’s parking lot, in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, community members joined with telecom and government officials to celebrate the completion of the first phase of Surfnet Communications’ rural internet expansion.
Mark Morgenthaler, Surfnet’s...
News Briefs | Published June 7, 2024
New museum exhibit explores unique Cotoni-Coast Dairies property
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibition “Cotoni-Coast Dairies: Monumental Steps” takes a look at the iconic topography of the northern coast of Santa Cruz County, and the decades-long effort by local groups to conserve it.
Through...
Scotts Valley High Drama Club brings laughter to stage with fall comedy
As the seasons roll by, Scotts Valley High School’s Drama Department moves into its fall play zone with a show called “Leading Ladies,” which opens this weekend.
Set in the 1950s, “Leading Ladies” focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their...
McPherson reflects on his lifetime of service
Dec. 30, 2024, Bruce McPherson’s last day as supervisor for the Fifth District of Santa Cruz County, dawned bright and blue. After bidding farewell to his team of analysts and taking down the last mementos from his office walls, McPherson traveled to Scotts Valley...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 1, 2023
Spring Lakes Park Choir to put on three Christmas performances
Spring Lakes Park Choir will have three Christmas performances open to the public at The Spring Lakes Park Clubhouse, 225 Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley.
The dates are: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2pm; Wednesday, Dec. 6,...
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...