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Garden Drama with Large-Leafed Plants

Gardens have different personalities. Some gardens mimic nature with plants that attract birds and butterflies and other wildlife and look a bit wild. Some...

United Way and Office of Ed Launch School Supply Collection Drive

On Wednesday, the United Way of Santa Cruz County said it had teamed up with the County Office of Education for a school supply...

Armed Robbery Suspects Flee Highway 9 Crash Scene on Foot

Three suspects involved in an armed robbery this morning near Highway 9 and State Route 35—where Skyline Boulevard and the route between Saratoga and...

Owners of Scotts Valley Jewelers to retire in September

In a digital age obsessed by appearing luxurious, with BVLGARI watches flashed in magazine ads, rappers showing off necklaces worth more than your annual...

Special Olympics flame passes through Scotts Valley

The Special Olympics Flame of Hope was on its way to Stevens Stadium, at Santa Clara University, where a packed Opening Ceremony—featuring former 49ers...

News Briefs | Published June 30, 2023

Temporary road closures announced for Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure has announced that...

Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury digs into Sheriff’s spy tech

Learning about the dangers of surveillance technology can be empowering, the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury writes in the introduction to the new...

Cabrillo Stage presents ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ during month of July

Opening next week, experience the timeless tale of love as Cabrillo Stage brings the breathtaking musical “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to life. Featuring the...

Highway 9 reopens at Jaye’s Slide following culvert repair

Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide in Ben Lomond reopened June 22 following installation of a culvert across the entire width of the roadway at...

Felton Farmers’ Market celebrates summer season

The Felton Farmers’ Market welcomes the solstice and the longest days of the year with SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER TIME, a celebration of the seasonal...

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...