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October 13, 2025

Alcohol suspected in Boulder Creek crash that killed man, injured another

A 34-year-old man was killed, and his passenger seriously hurt, after the truck he was driving struck a tree and flipped over just after...

Meeting gives update on potential Big Basin Water Company receivership

On July 13, the Highlands Park Senior Center was teeming with frustrated San Lorenzo Valley residents. Customers of Big Basin Water Company (BBWC) gathered—in-person...

Joint meeting delves into creation of Scotts Valley’s Housing Element

During the joint special meeting of the Scotts Valley Council and Planning Commission, held at the end of last month, the City’s plan for...

Supervisors vote to establish Third-party Plan Check program in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to establish a Third-party Plan Check (TPC) program that will give permit seekers the option to...

Roadside clearing begins on local roads in Felton, Ben Lomond

The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure has announced that the 2023 Pavement Management Project is continuing.  Local roads listed below...

Thousands Attend Parades in Boulder Creek and Scotts Valley

Even though no fireworks displays were held in Santa Cruz County this Independence Day (well, not legal ones at least), a pair of North...

Caregiver Support Group to Meet Remotely; Art Needed for Child Crisis Center (news briefs)

If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a caregiver support group can offer an opportunity to connect with others. In...

News Briefs | Published June 30, 2023

Temporary road closures announced for Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure has announced that...

Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury digs into Sheriff’s spy tech

Learning about the dangers of surveillance technology can be empowering, the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury writes in the introduction to the new...

Highway 9 reopens at Jaye’s Slide following culvert repair

Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide in Ben Lomond reopened June 22 following installation of a culvert across the entire width of the roadway at...

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...