News Briefs | Published Feb. 28, 2025
Santa Cruz Symphony presents ‘Peter and the Wolf’ family concert
The Santa Cruz Symphony will present a family concert featuring Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” at the Civic Auditorium on Sunday, March 2, at 2pm.
This popular “family priced” concert is a culmination of the Symphony’s...
History presentation to recount Ben Lomond’s early years
The rich and colorful history of Ben Lomond comes alive in the second of a three-part lecture series, “Tales of Ben Lomond, Gem of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Part 2” on Saturday, March 22. Doors open at 9:30am and the presentation begins at 10am...
News Briefs | Published March 14, 2025
Industry veterans to lead podcasting and streaming class series
Cabrillo College Extension, Community Television and SantaCruzVoice.com are offering an eight-part series of hands-on “Podcasting and Streaming – Concept to Creation” classes for those wishing to host their own digital media podcast and/or streaming radio show.
Classes...
Supply chain challenges delay Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground reopening until 2026
California State Parks announced June 10 that the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, which had been scheduled to reopen Aug. 1 following renovations, has been delayed until the 2026 camping season.
Significant supply chain disruptions pushed back the completion of essential infrastructure...
Boulder Creek man arrested for double murder after month-long investigation
A Boulder Creek man was arrested Sunday for the double murder of two men in the Santa Cruz Mountains a month ago.
California Highway Patrol detectives today announced the arrest of 66-year-old James David Collier at 6:27am Sunday at his home on Bear Creek Canyon...
Cabrillo College president/superintendent announces retirement
After more than seven years of dedication and service to Cabrillo College and the Santa Cruz County community, President and Superintendent Matt Wetstein has announced his retirement.
Wetstein will continue working for Cabrillo College until Dec. 31, 2025, to allow the Board of Trustees time...
Highway 9 vegetation control work continues with daytime traffic control
Caltrans continues with a vegetation control project over the entire length of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County in support of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk along the state highway system.
The objective of this work...
News Briefs | Published Feb. 14, 2025
Assemblymember Pellerin to speak to North County Dems
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Pellerin will talk about the governor’s special legislative session convened to respond to the new federal administration’s...
Nominations sought for Santa Cruz County Arts Commission’s Spotlight Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission’s Spotlight Awards.
Through the Spotlight Award, the Arts Commission publicly recognizes individuals who have achieved a high level of excellence and creativity in their work, but who have not received widespread acknowledgment of...
New leaders bring fresh energy to Boulder Creek Business Association
The season of spring is a time of renewal. From blooming bulbs to animals awaking from hibernation, the onset of warmer weather and longer days is a welcome change from the dark depths of winter.
In Boulder Creek, the local business association has a new...
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...