Weekend fires quelled before they could hurt structures and cows nearby
On Sunday afternoon, inmate firefighters battled flames that spread to just over 2 acres alongside their counterparts with Santa Cruz County, Cal Fire, Central Fire, Santa Cruz City and Bonny Doon fire departments—with help from California Highway Patrol officers—just north of Davenport, which was...
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...
Pellerin honors local leaders at 2026 Women of the Year celebration
While locals and flatlanders alike flocked to the Santa Cruz coastline on March 20 to escape the heat wave that gripped the state, a representation of local dignitaries met up with 13 women who were honored by the office of District 28’s Assemblymember Gail...
Vaccine eligibility to expand starting April 1
All California adults age 50 and older will be eligible for a vaccine starting April 1, and everyone age 16 and older will be eligible starting April 15, the state announced today.
https://twitter.com/CAPublicHealth/status/1375153038327955459
The shift in eligibility comes as the state expects the supply of vaccines...
Scotts Valley updates parking rules, approves Pride Flag-raising
City of Scotts Valley has decided to establish what it terms “geometric constraints” outside of City Hall by establishing a no-parking zone.
That’s because the route to the police station, municipal offices and Council Chambers is just 36 feet wide at the most and 26...
Community encouraged to take Santa Cruz County Strategic Plan survey
The County of Santa Cruz is asking residents to help shape the future by filling out a short survey that will guide the County’s next Strategic Plan, which sets priorities for 2026-32.
The Strategic Plan is the County’s roadmap for action—laying out community priorities, tracking...
Possible SLVWD, Big Basin Water Merger Inches Along
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has had its fair share of couplings since its establishment as a special district in 1941.
In 2008, the district assumed control of Cal-Am Water (servicing Felton), and in 2016, it acquired took over Lompico Water District. In...
News Briefs | Published March 14, 2025
Industry veterans to lead podcasting and streaming class series
Cabrillo College Extension, Community Television and SantaCruzVoice.com are offering an eight-part series of hands-on “Podcasting and Streaming – Concept to Creation” classes for those wishing to host their own digital media podcast and/or streaming radio show.
Classes...
Scotts Valley podcast puts mistreatment of children in the spotlight
Starting this weekend, a Scotts Valley podcast focusing on protecting children will begin rolling out a series of episodes.
Stephanie Barron Lu, co-chair of the Children's Network of Santa Cruz County who co-hosts the programming with Robert Aldana, a Scotts Valley-based realtor, says she’s confident...
Senator’s Virtual Stop-Over in Scotts Valley Received Favorably
It was a bit of a love-in when State Senator John Laird updated the Scotts Valley City Council on the goings-on in Sacramento last week.
With a slew of housing, wildfire prevention and social service bills moving through the upper chamber, there’s been a lot...
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...
