Major Disaster Declaration Issued by President
President Joe Biden on Monday granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California, a move that triggers the release of federal funds that could help the people and businesses affected by the series of winter storms that have ravaged the Central Coast...
Scotts Valley High Star Football Player Killed in Crash
In the last two years, the Scotts Valley High School varsity football team only lost one game.
But on March 30, a key component of that incredible success—offensive lineman Carlton Keegan, a senior sought after by college recruiters—died in a car crash.
“The kids are broken...
Slew of road construction projects set to begin for San Lorenzo Valley
Highway 9 to close at Jaye’s Slide for utility work
Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide (PM 8.8) in Ben Lomond will be closed in both directions for utility work on Friday, July 28, from 9pm-6am, and Friday, Aug. 4, from 8am-8pm.
Jaye’s Slide is located on...
Fire districts launch Regional Fire Service Consolidation Feasibility Study
The City of Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley Fire Protection District, Central Fire District and the Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a Regional Fire Service Consolidation Feasibility Study. This study aims to enhance fire...
SLVUSD Trustees Hear Rough Draft of 4-H Club Proposal
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District trustees were wowed by the passionate and studied presentation by a student who was trying to persuade them to support an on-campus agricultural program.
Lexi Lemus had originally shown up to speak during a public comment period of the...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 8, 2024
Veterans Day Dinner set for Monday at Scopazzi’s
San Lorenzo Valley Museum is again hosting its annual Veterans Day Dinner on Monday, Nov. 11, from 5:30-9pm at Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 13300 Big Basin Way, in Boulder Creek.
The program will begin at 6:15pm and dinner...
CRV payments ending at Ben Lomond Transfer Station on July 1
County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure has announced that starting July 1, California Redemption Value (CRV) reimbursements will no longer be available at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station.
The site will continue to accept CRV-eligible bottles and cans for recycling, but...
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...
