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July 24, 2026

Felton Fire District property owners weigh proposed assessment

Property owners within the Felton Fire Protection District have until next Friday to return ballots to the station regarding a proposed benefit assessment that...

Big Basin rebuild plan approved by state

When the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire tore through the Santa Cruz Mountains in August 2020, homes and their residents weren’t the only things...

DUI driver sentenced in crash that injured Boulder Creek Pizza owner

On Dec. 3, 2025, Ben Lomond resident and owner of Boulder Creek Pizza and Pub (BCP&P), Justin Acton, was outside of his home when...

Santa Cruz County earns state fire risk reduction designation

Santa Cruz County has earned statewide recognition through the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire Risk Reduction Community List, a designation that...

News Briefs | Published July 2, 2026

Ben Lomond hosts potluck, square dance Ben Lomond Village Alliance will host a community potluck and square dance on Friday, July 10, at Ben Lomond...

Duplex fire displaces residents in Scotts Valley

An early morning fire at a duplex on Willis Road displaced residents Sunday after flames heavily damaged the attached garage and spread into part...

Overnight Highway 9 closure near Boulder Creek scheduled for July 1

Motorists traveling on Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Wednesday, July 1, as crews continue work on the...

Major Scotts Valley win for Swenson Builders tempered by death of Oliver Tree

The Town Center mixed-use development is the lynchpin of the City of Scotts Valley’s homes plan. Previous iterations stalled-out. But the new vision has...

Cassidy Insurance celebrates Cady’s 25 years of service

Cassidy Insurance Agency is celebrating the 25th work anniversary of Kami Cady, director of personal lines. Cady’s dedication, leadership and commitment to customer service have...

News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026

Candidate forums planned ahead of November election Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in...

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News Briefs | Published July 24, 2026

Kids2Parks applications open soon for free state park field trips Applications for the 2026-27 Kids2Parks program will open July 27, offering free field trips to...