New tool aims to simplify regional wildfire preparedness
In honor and celebration of Wildfire Preparedness Week (May 3-9), Shawn Gardner and Walt Mullins, co-founders of FireRoofs, want locals to know that a new tool is available to help homeowners combat the very real threat of wildfires.
Gardner managed parks and irrigation systems for...
SLVWD plans $10 per month increase to fund CZU rebuild
The humming, buzzing and echoing inside the Boulder Creek facility that prepares drinking water for the San Lorenzo Valley makes one feel like they’re at an aquatic center. That the San Lorenzo Valley Water District uses a chlorine disinfection process (sodium hydrochloride)—alongside the tiny...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 5, 2025
New choral director set for conductorial debut
Cabrillo College has announced the appointment of Carlin Truong as its new director of choral and vocal studies.
An experienced conductor and educator with an international background, Truong will make his conducting debut this December, leading performances by the...
Laird announces state senate re-election campaign
Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) has announced the launch of his re-election campaign for the 17th District, which includes Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, as well as much of San Luis Obispo County.
Laird was first elected to the California State Senate in...
Town Hall to discuss District 5 roads on Nov. 13 in Ben Lomond
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Monica Martinez will host the District 5 State of the Roads Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6pm at Highlands Park Senior and Community Center in Ben Lomond.
The event will feature updates on major road projects, storm preparation efforts...
Move of Sexually Violent Predator to Bonny Doon Put on Hold
A judge’s decision to postpone the move-in of a man designated as a “sexually violent predator” is a denial of the man’s rights, according to his lawyer.
Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Syda Cogliati extended a temporary stay of her decision to allow convicted...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 1, 2023
Spring Lakes Park Choir to put on three Christmas performances
Spring Lakes Park Choir will have three Christmas performances open to the public at The Spring Lakes Park Clubhouse, 225 Mt. Hermon Road, in Scotts Valley.
The dates are: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2pm; Wednesday, Dec. 6,...
Scotts Valley blanks SLV to remain undefeated
Scotts Valley High senior defensive lineman Andre Nice recorded a sack and seven tackles for the Falcons in a 28-0 shutout win over rival San Lorenzo Valley High in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play on March 27.
The Falcons remained undefeated at 3-0 and...
Salesforce Deal With 1440 Multiversity to Create 100 jobs
The latest business move by Salesforce, the San Francisco software company that nets around $4 billion a year, will result in 100 new jobs being created in Scotts Valley, officials said.
In describing their deal to create “Trailblazer Ranch” in partnership with local wellness center...
Author Wants CZU Book to Provide ‘Hope And Healing’
It was just two years ago that the CZU Lightning Complex fires erupted, leaving 86,500 acres charred between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Mateo County. More than 1,490 structures were lost, and 911 homes in Santa Cruz County burned. In Big Basin, 97% of...
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...
