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October 21, 2025

From the ashes: How rebirth of CZU burn zone will explain post-fire ecosystems

The scorched earth left behind by the CZU Lightning Complex fires won’t stay barren for long. That’s according to Amy Patten, who manages the Rare...

Scotts Valley City Council to consider raising wastewater rates

Scotts Valley residents could see an increase in wastewater rates as the city looks to fund improvements to its collection and treatment system. The last...

Newsom: California economy ‘fully reopening’ June 15

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that the state is “setting our eyes on fully reopening by June 15—with commonsense measures like masking.” Newsom...

How California stands to benefit from the $2.2 trillion infrastructure proposal

“This is a game changer,” Gov. Gavin Newsom exulted last week during a news conference. “We are very, very enthusiastic.” Was he talking about his recent coronavirus...

What is going on at Daybreak Camp?

For months, the lot on the corner of Mt. Hermon and Graham Hill roads in Felton has been a beehive of activity. Usually, the verdant...

North County Dems to host farmworker justice advocate

The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will welcome Elizabeth Strater, Director of Strategic Campaigns at United Farm Workers (UFW), for its monthly...

Felton Music Hall and Roaring Camp team up for summer concert series

With many Santa Cruz County venues trying to crack the code for live music’s Covid-era return, Felton Music Hall has announced it will be...

County animal shelter reinstates free pop-up clinics

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—When the pandemic hit one year ago, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) was forced to shut down its Healthy Pets...

Scotts Valley falling behind on affordable units as state boosts new targets

Scotts Valley is falling behind when it comes to meeting its state-mandated housing goals. Between 2014 and 2023, California expects 140 housing units to be...

SLVUSD Superintendent Laurie Bruton to retire

The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (SLVUSD) is preparing to welcome kids back into the classroom, just as the current Superintendent Laurie Bruton...

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Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Crop Report shows jump in local crop...

Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has released the 2024 Crop Report, announcing that the estimated gross production value of local agricultural commodities reached...