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Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” Based on that quote, the Santa Cruz Derby Groms’ Gromshells are winners through and through. The team of Scotts Valley-based roller derby enthusiasts acquired some impressive...

In alignment with the state, 11 Bay Area counties, including Santa Cruz County, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings on Feb. 16. Unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2 will continue to be required to wear...

Food Truck Friday concludes season with Halloween festivities Presented by Food Trucks A Go Go, in partnership with the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF), the final Food Truck Friday of the year takes place on Oct. 24 from 4:30-7:30pm at Skypark, 261 Kings Village Road,...

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has unanimously adopted an adaptive Artificial Intelligence Appropriate Use policy, becoming among the first local governments in the United States to encourage the use of artificial intelligence among staff while creating a framework to address concerns related to...

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...

April 6-12 marks National Library Week, and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) invites the community to explore the wealth of resources and programs available at their local branches. Libraries serve as vital hubs for all ages, offering such activities as storytime for families, makerspaces...

A three-way race in the 28th State Assembly district had candidates swapping places throughout election night, with Gail Pellerin rising as more precincts reported in. While Los Gatos Rob Rennie had been in second place in early results, with Republican Liz Lawler leading the pack,...

Omega Nu’s annual installation of board members was held in June at Stockwell Cellars in Santa Cruz. The new board members for 2025-26 include Michele Costa, President; April Lambert, Parliamentarian and Vice President; Gillian Westbrook, Treasurer; Vicky Granger-Jones, Scholarship Chair; Stephanie Lusk Muccia, Charity Chair;...

When 71-year-old Boulder Creek resident Kathleen Kelley heard her favorite eatery in Scotts Valley, Chubby’s Diner, was closing down, she was livid. She tried contacting the City and the corporate office of Target (which is moving in nearby) but didn’t get immediate answers. “They snuck...

Scotts Valley put youth at the heart of its agenda March 20, as the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Youth Bill of Rights that was championed by Councilmember Alan Timms, the City’s newest elected official. In fact, the local leaders went further than...