Local News

Pumpkin decorating bonanza set for Felton market Felton Farmers’ Market will host its annual Pumpkin Decorating Bonanza from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The free event will feature pumpkin decorating, face painting, live music and a photo booth. Children and adults can pick...

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders gathered Wednesday at the Brookdale Lodge to oppose a proposed permanent closure of the Brookdale Post Office and urge residents to submit feedback before the U.S. Postal Service’s comment period ends Oct. 11. “For nearly two years, the...

Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund. Dauksa is a recent graduate of Scotts Valley High School and the daughter of Asta Dauksa, a Teamsters Local 2010 member employed by...

‘Wolf Creek’ radio drama to premiere on KBCZ A new five-episode radio drama, “Wolf Creek,” will premiere on KBCZ 89.3 FM Boulder Creek Community Radio Friday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. The series was written, produced and sound-designed by Darren Lee, a local KBCZ DJ, sound...

Scotts Valley Police Department officers will visit Scotts Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley High School over the next several weeks to provide bicycle, pedestrian and e-bike safety education. The program, which has traditionally included bicycle safety, has been expanded to address the growing popularity...

On Sept. 16, Scotts Valley City Council honored Mali LaGoe with a proclamation, as her final day in the city manager chair approached. In the official document, she was lauded for stabilizing the workforce, reducing vacancies and fostering a mission-driven organization. “Mali modernized City operations through...

Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, with assistance from the County of Santa Cruz, will host a free workshop Oct. 6 for residents looking to prepare their rural properties for winter. The “Living on Rural Properties: Winter Preparedness for Santa Cruz Mountains Residents” workshop...

San Lorenzo Way Bridge closes for preparation work San Lorenzo Way Bridge will be closed to all traffic from Sept. 15 through Oct. 9 while crews remove trees and prepare for the bridge’s eventual replacement. The bridge, located at the intersection of Highway 9 and San...

Museum Hero nominations being sought San Lorenzo Valley Historical Society, which owns and operates the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, is seeking nominations for its Museum Hero award as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The organization, established in 1976 as the Boulder Creek Historical Society, will honor...

The County of Santa Cruz and UC Cooperative Extension will host two community meetings this month to provide information about monitoring and mitigating the invasive shothole borer and protecting trees throughout Santa Cruz County. Residents may attend either meeting: Felton — 10 a.m. to noon...