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October 10, 2025

Regional effort promotes strategies to defend against forest fires

In the preface to his book “California: A Fire Survey,” Stephen J. Pyne notes that the “California fire scene” has long shaped the broader...

News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025

Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...

Cabrillo College launches recruitment for its next superintendent/president

Cabrillo College has begun recruiting for its next superintendent/president, inviting qualified candidates to apply for leadership of the college, recognized as one of California’s...

LAFCO examines governance solutions for Felton Fire Protection District

Santa Cruz LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) directed staff on June 4 to conduct an analysis of all possible governance options for consideration and...

$1.4M settlement in child sex abuse suit involving former SLVUSD admin

On July 2, Melissa Chowning, the woman who accused former San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District administrator Ned Hearn of sexually abusing her as...

Scotts Valley police plan increased DUI patrols, checkpoints

As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, Scotts Valley Police Department is reminding everyone to prioritize safety on...

Ceremony set for Miller Property County Park welcome area

County of Santa Cruz Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services, former District 5 Supervisor Bruce McPherson and current District 5 Supervisor Monica...

News Briefs | Published Aug. 15, 2025

BLM to celebrate grand opening of Cotoni-Coast Dairies Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to the grand opening of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies onshore...

Weekend fires quelled before they could hurt structures and cows nearby

On Sunday afternoon, inmate firefighters battled flames that spread to just over 2 acres alongside their counterparts with Santa Cruz County, Cal Fire, Central...

Free field trip to local parks application window opens

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks has announced that the application for Kids2Parks, a park-equity program that brings students to California State Parks from...

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Invasive Aedes aegypti

Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito detected in Boulder Creek

Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control has confirmed the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes near downtown Boulder Creek, marking the second confirmed case...