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News Briefs | Published May 22, 2026

Santa Cruz tourism sees 1.6% increase in visitor spending Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) has announced that the local tourism industry grew by more than...

Scotts Valley’s Capital Improvement Plan comes into focus

This week, Scotts Valley City Council was set to give direction on more than $9 million in capital spending for fiscal year 2026-27, which...

Panetta seeks USPS oversight over delayed reopening of Brookdale, Almaden Valley post offices

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta is calling for federal oversight of the U.S. Postal Service over prolonged closures and delays affecting the Brookdale and Almaden...

Johnson wins dismissal of attempted human trafficking charges, DA refiles

He was the sort of guy who could paint a sandwich board with a creative flair. He went by the moniker “Oakengard” and was...

State Parks plans prescribed burns in Henry Cowell Redwoods sandhills

California State Parks, in partnership with Cal Fire, is planning prescribed burns at the Sandhills area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park as part...

Scotts Valley Council hears from new police chief

Fresh in the permanent police chief role as of March, Jayson Rutherford gave his first yearly update to Scotts Valley City Council, which includes...

News Briefs | Published May 8, 2026

SLV Water District continues spring main flushing San Lorenzo Valley Water District is continuing its annual water main flushing program through May 21 to remove...

Graham Hill Road repaving to begin Monday

Final paving work on a 3.6-mile stretch of Graham Hill Road is scheduled to begin Monday as part of the Santa Cruz Water Department’s...

New tool aims to simplify regional wildfire preparedness

In honor and celebration of Wildfire Preparedness Week (May 3-9), Shawn Gardner and Walt Mullins, co-founders of FireRoofs, want locals to know that a...

News Briefs | Published May 1, 2026

Scotts Valley, Felton farmers markets open new seasons The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market and Felton Farmers’ Market will open their 2026 seasons in early May,...

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Summer of soccer kicks off in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County is preparing to welcome the world as the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America, bringing communities together through a...