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October 27, 2025

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,...

Scotts Valley-based Gromshells claim 3rd straight national championship

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...

News Briefs | Published Aug. 1, 2025

Free yard waste disposal for 5th District residents Supervisor Monica Martinez’s Office has announced a no-cost yard waste disposal program for residents of the San...

Scotts Valley secures $1M in federal funds to kickstart Town Center development

City of Scotts Valley has received $1 million in federal community project funds to support its purchase of the future Town Center property. The funding,...

Scotts Valley Post Office celebrates 250 years of service

The U.S. Postal Service marked its 250th anniversary of its founding on July 26. In honor of the organization’s rich history of connecting people,...

Community Traffic Safety Coalition releases 2014-2023 Crash Report

Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC), a program of the County of Santa Cruz Public Health Division, has announced the release of its 2014-2023 Crash...

News Briefs | Published July 25, 2025

Technical experts to attend battery storage workshops Santa Cruz County Commission on the Environment has identified additional expert testimony to be included in upcoming workshops...

Santa Cruz County’s workforce faces wage and housing pressures, report finds

Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board (WDB) has released its 2025 State of the Workforce report, offering a snapshot of local employment trends, wage...

Ember Flash named semifinalist in XPRIZE Wildfire competition

Ember Flash Aerospace, a Santa Cruz County company with deep ties in the San Lorenzo Valley, has been named a semifinalist in the XPRIZE...

News Briefs | Published July 18, 2025

San Lorenzo Valley Museum launches ‘FaceTime’ portrait exhibition San Lorenzo Valley Museum opened its new portrait exhibit, “FaceTime,” on June 20 at the Grace Episcopal...

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Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...

An adult victim was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday...