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November 15, 2025

Last Chance will get first crack at county’s fire rebuild pilot

Santa Cruz County is moving forward with a pilot program in a fire-thrashed area of the coast that would allow displaced residents to rebuild...

In-person services return at local Methodist church

Since 1912, the crisp, white Methodist church surrounded by a riotous bed of wildflowers has sat atop its perch in Boulder Creek, and Pastor...

City of Santa Cruz petitions to expand rights to San Lorenzo River water

The Santa Cruz City Water Department (SCWD) is seeking to expand its rights to store, distribute and use the water it diverts from the...

Members of Congress call for year-found federal firefighters

“California wildfire seasons, unfortunately, are turning into wildfire years,” said U.S. Rep Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) in a recent press release.  Panetta, along with two...

SLV teachers lawyer up as misconduct claims grow

Leann Anderson was still four months away from her 18th birthday when she proudly accepted her high school diploma. The Bonny Doon girl had...

Dave Poetzinger to retire after 28 years of coaching at SLV

FELTON—Dave Poetzinger, who has spent the past 28 years as a coach at San Lorenzo Valley High School, has put on the headset for...

Valley residents ponder potential impacts of new statewide Fire-Safe Regs

From the red sign with twin suns beaming their gratitude toward hand-painted white letters spelling “THANKS FIREFIGHTERS” by a fire-survivors camp in Davenport, to...

San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s spring auction moves online

For all the historical icons in the San Lorenzo Valley (hello, Roaring Camp, Henry Cowell and Covered Bridge Park), there are some that seemingly...

Johnson & Johnson’s ‘pause’ not expected to slow county’s distribution

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Though the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be delayed for an undetermined amount of time, the pause of the...

Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival returns in August

Danny Reber has a lot on his plate. As the Executive Director of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, Reber oversees a variety of...

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News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025

County hosts forums to shape future behavioral health services Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services is hosting community forums to help shape the County’s First...