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Post-pandemic learning-loss picture comes into focus for North County schools

In recent weeks, North County educators have highlighted positives in data emerging from standardized tests taken since the end of the pandemic. But they also...

Boulder Creek family loses second house to fire

On Sunday, Boulder Creek resident Eric McFarland was unloading some items from the family vehicle when he heard some strange noises. The CZU Lightning Complex...

News Briefs | Published Nov. 3, 2023

Supervisor attends White House executive order event on AI Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Zach Friend participated in a White House executive order...

TEDxSantaCruz announces call for speakers and volunteers for Spring 2024 event

TEDxSantaCruz organizers have launched a call for speakers, volunteers and sponsors for the next TEDxSantaCruz: RISING TOGETHER, slated for Saturday, April 13, 2024, at...

RTC seeks input for project aimed at adapting county transportation network for climate resiliency

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking community input through an online survey on its Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report...

Open Studios Art Tour ends strong despite rainy conditions

On Sunday, residents and visitors from further afield fanned out across Santa Cruz County for the final day of Open Studios Art Tour 2023,...

State appoints receiver to run Boulder Creek water company

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 offers free safety inspection to reduce fire dangers

Whether it’s the 2017 Thomas Fire in Ventura, the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County or the 2020 CZU Fire in Santa Cruz County,...

Valley Churches United celebrates angels and community heroes of 2023

Valley Churches United awarded four recipients of the 2023 Angel of the Year Award at its recent 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala. Each Angel Award recipient...

News Briefs | Published Oct. 27, 2023

Annual Holiday Gift Shop opens Nov. 1 The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond opens Nov. 1. The gift shop...

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Felton Fire assessment wins voter approval

Felton Fire Protection District—which in the years since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire has hemorrhaged volunteers, had Brown Act violations push out leadership and...