Ben Lomond’s Tree Lighting Party to spark holiday cheer
The air in Ben Lomond will soon be filled with warmth and holiday spirit as the mountain community comes together for a brand-new tradition: an annual Holiday Tree Lighting Party. On Sunday, Dec. 1, from 4-7pm, the Ben Lomond Fire Department will host this...
Felton Eagle Scouts fly high after achieving top rank
Sunday, Jan. 12, brought out the best of Felton Scout Troop 604 as four of its members achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony attended by family and friends at the Elks Club in Santa Cruz.
Ryan Clark, Gabriel Dobson, Caleb Jones and...
Explore the intricate world of calculation at San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s new exhibition
San Lorenzo Valley Museum is counting on locals to visit its newest exhibition, “The Way We Calculated,” at the San Lorenzo Valley’s Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton. The exhibition runs until June 15, with a reception on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm.
This...
Light Up the Night dazzles with community charm
By the time Councilmember Allan Timms got to the Light Up the Night tree-lighting and performance art spectacle around 5pm on Dec. 7, it was already packed.
“It’s really nice to see so many people and kids,” he said. “It’s a very Scotts Valley event.”
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News Briefs | Published Aug. 2, 2024
FireSafe Council completes latest HIZ home assessor training
The FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County has completed its latest HIZ home assessor training and has broadened its reach south to meet the greater needs and range of Santa Cruz County, from Boulder Creek and Summit...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 8, 2024
Veterans Day Dinner set for Monday at Scopazzi’s
San Lorenzo Valley Museum is again hosting its annual Veterans Day Dinner on Monday, Nov. 11, from 5:30-9pm at Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek.
The program will begin at 6:15pm and dinner...
Free workshop offers tools for families to navigate college admissions process
Are you a parent who is about to tread into the world of college admissions? If so, Lizette Paredes, founder and educational consultant with Empowered Access LLC, is ready to lead the way.
On Monday, Feb. 3, at 5pm, Paredes will be hosting a workshop...
Santa Cruz Public Libraries celebrates 2025 National Library Week
April 6-12 marks National Library Week, and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) invites the community to explore the wealth of resources and programs available at their local branches.
Libraries serve as vital hubs for all ages, offering such activities as storytime for families, makerspaces...
Cabrillo College receives $150K to expand veterans mental health services
Cabrillo College has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to implement the Veterans Mental Health Demonstration Project. The two-year grant is one of 10 awarded to community colleges statewide for the project term starting November 2024 through November...
SVPD arrests 62-year-old man in child sex assault investigation
The Scotts Valley Police Department announced this afternoon it had arrested Anthony Pujals, 62, as part of an investigation into historical child sexual assault allegations.
Pujals was taken into custody on March 5, near Mountain View home and booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail...
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...