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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,...

At 12:48pm on Sunday, the lights flickered momentarily at The Grove Cafe and Bakery in Felton. “Uh, oh,” said a kitchen employee in a cheery voice, as patrons sipped on their $4.36 drip coffee and other items. But the atmosphere of the restaurant barely skipped a...

As April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Scotts Valley Police Department (SVPD) is emphasizing the crucial need for drivers to remain focused and vigilant on the road. With a marked increase in incidents related to distracted driving, the SVPD is urging motorists to keep...

Santa Cruz County Horsemen’s Association hosted an open house Saturday at its Graham Hill Road location featuring horseback acrobatics and archery, costumes and a parade with around 20 different breeds. It was a chance for people from across the region to get a glimpse of...

No one was injured in a Saturday night fire north of Boulder Creek that consumed one home and spread throughout the surrounding natural area, authorities said. The fire began around 8:30pm on Aug. 2 and grew to about a quarter-acre in size over the next...

The town of Boulder Creek knows how to keep their populace and surrounding areas engaged with events. Whether it’s the 4th of July Parade down Central Avenue, trick-or-treating with local businesses or lighting the Christmas tree in the middle of town, the feel-good celebrations...

Caltrans will perform upgrades to electrical infrastructure on Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley that will result in overnight shoulder and lane closures starting this Sunday. Travelers on both north and southbound Highway 17 between Vine Hill and Sugarloaf roads will encounter shoulder work and...

The Redwood Mountain Faire returned to Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton on June 1-2, showcasing a weekend of musical performances by 26 bands on three stages. Diverse foods by local restaurants were on hand, plus beer, cider and wine from micro-breweries and wineries in...

Over the past couple weeks, flames have once again been flickering up from the terrain of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, a place that was almost entirely destroyed in the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire. But this time, the fuel being consumed was vegetation and...

A Southern California law firm, Silver & Wright LLP, has been appointed to assume possession and control of Big Basin Water Co. following the Santa Cruz County Superior Court's approval of a receivership request by the State Water Resources Control Board. The privately owned drinking...