Community rallies to save beloved Felton Mercantile
Hundreds more people signed their names this week to a petition to save a woman-owned storefront in downtown Felton that showcases the wares of more than 50 local artists. After surviving through the most difficult pandemic days, and during a wildfire that destroyed hundreds...
Cabrillo College receives $150K to expand veterans mental health services
Cabrillo College has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to implement the Veterans Mental Health Demonstration Project. The two-year grant is one of 10 awarded to community colleges statewide for the project term starting November 2024 through November...
Horse Painting Event Highlights Work of Rescue Center
When art enthusiasts assemble at Canham Farm Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Scotts Valley for a Plein Air Painting Workshop, alongside instructor Elvira Rascov on the evening of Oct. 1, organizers predict it will generate more than a few dabs of creativity.
Julia Hyde,...
Valley Churches United Participating in Santa Cruz Gives
Lynn Robinson, the executive director of Valley Churches United, has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. In addition to the success of their Sidewalk Holiday Gift Shop, the nonprofit has a new list of benefactors with whom to share its gratitude:...
Scotts Valley Unified begins to update plan for improving school facilities
There’s been a lot going on at Scotts Valley Unified School District this year, what with Scotts Valley Middle School’s growing band, the Scotts Valley High School production of “Rumors,” and the ongoing planning for the May 4 Multicultural Fair.
During the December board meeting,...
Public Library Friends Join Santa Cruz Gives
Since 2015, Santa Cruz Gives, the digital holiday fundraising program for local nonprofits, has provided financial support to an array of agencies that do good work for others. Whether providing meals, financial assistance or access to job opportunities, the 501c3 organizations selected by Santa...
North County Community Responds to Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion
Anna Paganelli, now 54, was house-sitting for a friend at a cabin in Boulder Creek—where she also used to live—as she struggled with one of the most traumatic situations of her life. The umbilical cord of one of the twin girls growing inside her...
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...
CZU Complex fires ‘controlled’
Cal Fire CZU Unit Chief Ian Larkin announced the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire was controlled on Dec. 23, a little over four months since the blaze started.
Although the fire was declared 100% contained on Sept. 22, emergency responders had to put in much...
Highway 17 set for overnight lane closures for culvert repairs
A project to replace a deteriorating culvert under Highway 17 at a location 1.5 miles north of Scotts Valley will result in overnight lane closures.
Starting Sunday, June 9, travelers on Highway 17 near Vine Hill Road will encounter the intermittent closure of one lane...
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...
