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Santa Cruz County has earned statewide recognition through the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire Risk Reduction Community List, a designation that could help qualifying homeowners receive wildfire insurance discounts while improving the county’s competitiveness for future wildfire prevention grants. The designation was...

Ben Lomond hosts potluck, square dance Ben Lomond Village Alliance will host a community potluck and square dance on Friday, July 10, at Ben Lomond County Park on Mill Street. The family-friendly event begins with a free community potluck from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by a square...

An early morning fire at a duplex on Willis Road displaced residents Sunday after flames heavily damaged the attached garage and spread into part of the home, according to the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District. Firefighters responded at about 5:40 a.m. on June 28 to...

Motorists traveling on Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Wednesday, July 1, as crews continue work on the Highway 9 San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement Project, according to Caltrans. The closure is scheduled from 8 p.m....

The Town Center mixed-use development is the lynchpin of the City of Scotts Valley’s homes plan. Previous iterations stalled-out. But the new vision has been making steady progress—with residents largely optimistic and an environmental report already on the books. It represents an opportunity to inject...

Cassidy Insurance Agency is celebrating the 25th work anniversary of Kami Cady, director of personal lines. Cady’s dedication, leadership and commitment to customer service have made a positive impact on the agency and the Santa Cruz County community. Cady joined Cassidy Insurance Agency in 2001 and...

Candidate forums planned ahead of November election Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in the Nov. 3 General Election to attend free Candidate Information Forums later this month. The forums will provide information on candidate...

Santa Cruz County announced plans to sign an amicus curiae brief supporting litigation filed by the state of California and Santa Clara County challenging a planned federal immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy. The lawsuit, brought by California's attorney general and Santa Clara County, seeks judicial...

Motorcyclist killed in Highway 9 crash A 30-year-old Martinez man died Sunday after his motorcycle crashed along Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 12:40pm on June 7 on northbound State Route 9 south of State...

Omega Nu of Santa Cruz awarded college and vocational scholarships to 27 students from Santa Cruz County during a Scholarship Reception for the students and their families at the Harvey West Park Clubhouse on May 26. Over pizza, fresh fruit and home-baked cookies, students introduced...