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As of Aug. 25, Caltrans initiated an emergency project on the northbound lane of Highway 9 between Lorenzo and Prospect avenues, about one-mile south of the Junction with State Route 237. Work is scheduled for completion by Dec. 5, if weather permits. One northbound lane on...

In the preface to his book “California: A Fire Survey,” Stephen J. Pyne notes that the “California fire scene” has long shaped the broader American agenda. “For the national narrative the important fact is that what happened in California did not stay in California,” he...

Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Martinez will discuss work being done to improve the County’s ability to mitigate challenges...

Cabrillo College has begun recruiting for its next superintendent/president, inviting qualified candidates to apply for leadership of the college, recognized as one of California’s top community colleges. Located in Santa Cruz County, overlooking Monterey Bay and nestled among the Santa Cruz Mountains and Pajaro Valley,...

Santa Cruz LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) directed staff on June 4 to conduct an analysis of all possible governance options for consideration and implementation by the Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD). “The goal of this report was to clearly explain the issues currently faced...

On July 2, Melissa Chowning, the woman who accused former San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District administrator Ned Hearn of sexually abusing her as a teenager (when he was in his late 20s and her swim coach) told the Solano County Superior Court they...

As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, Scotts Valley Police Department is reminding everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or...

County of Santa Cruz Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services, former District 5 Supervisor Bruce McPherson and current District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez have announced a celebration ceremony at Miller Property County Park for the new welcome point and parking area. The public...

BLM to celebrate grand opening of Cotoni-Coast Dairies Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to the grand opening of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore unit of the California Coastal National Monument on Friday, Aug. 15. A reservation-only guided hike will take place at 3pm; RSVP...

On Sunday afternoon, inmate firefighters battled flames that spread to just over 2 acres alongside their counterparts with Santa Cruz County, Cal Fire, Central Fire, Santa Cruz City and Bonny Doon fire departments—with help from California Highway Patrol officers—just north of Davenport, which was...