Scotts Valley supports 100% affordable housing project
Scotts Valley threw its weight behind a proposal for a 100% affordable housing project for 4444 Scotts Valley Drive, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting Sept. 4.
The developer, San Diego-based CRP Affordable Housing & Community Development, needed this early-stage sign-off in order to...
Pellerin honors local leaders at 2026 Women of the Year celebration
While locals and flatlanders alike flocked to the Santa Cruz coastline on March 20 to escape the heat wave that gripped the state, a representation of local dignitaries met up with 13 women who were honored by the office of District 28’s Assemblymember Gail...
‘Birth Happens’ Honors History of Midwifery
Santa Cruz County has long been at the forefront of progress, both in California and the nation. Mainland surfing in the U.S. originated here (sorry, Huntington Beach), the area used to be renowned for its agriculture, and the logging industry brought lumber mills and...
BCBA Board taking nominations for 2021
The Boulder Creek Business Association Board is taking nominations for 2021 board.
“We are taking nominations for anyone wanting to serve the community, enhance BCBA events, promote local businesses, build better relationships with other organizations, and work with a fun and energetic team,” it announced...
Highway 9 near Boulder Creek to close overnight Monday for bridge work
A full overnight closure of Highway 9 near Boulder Creek has been rescheduled for Monday, July 27, to allow crews more time to prepare bridge girders for installation, according to Caltrans.
The closure, which had originally been planned for the night of Thursday, July 23,...
Informational meetings planned for Civil Grand Jury recruitment
The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County will be hosting two informational meetings on the Civil Grand Jury.
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with current jurors about the opportunity and how their work impacts Santa Cruz County.
Meetings will take place April 17 at...
No one injured in small fire north of Boulder Creek
No one was injured in a Saturday night fire north of Boulder Creek that consumed one home and spread throughout the surrounding natural area, authorities said.
The fire began around 8:30pm on Aug. 2 and grew to about a quarter-acre in size over the next...
Overnight lane closures continue on Highway 17 for culvert repairs
A project now underway to replace a deteriorating culvert under Highway 17 at a location 1.5 miles north of Scotts Valley will result in overnight lane closures. As of June 23, travelers on Highway 17 near Vine Hill Road will encounter the intermittent closure...
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The...
