Supply chain challenges delay Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park campground reopening until 2026
California State Parks announced June 10 that the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, which had been scheduled to reopen Aug. 1 following renovations, has been delayed until the 2026 camping season.
Significant supply chain disruptions pushed back the completion of essential infrastructure...
News Briefs | Published March 7, 2025
RTC to host Informational Community Session on bridge infrastructure
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting an Informational Community Session on bridge infrastructure related to the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project.
Community members and interested stakeholders are invited to participate in...
Scotts Valley PD: Don’t rely on luck, choose a sober way to go this St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate with friends, family and good cheer. However, as the festivities often include alcohol, Scotts Valley Police Department is urging everyone to prioritize safety and avoid driving under the influence. Don’t rely on luck—plan ahead and make...
Scotts Valley crime rates rise in some categories, but remain low overall
In a sleepy town like Scotts Valley, it’s par for the course that year-to-year crime percentages swing wildly.
If no robberies happen one year, and then four go down the next (as was the case between 2023 and 2024), you don’t want to read too...
News Briefs | Published April 11, 2025
Valley Churches United begins 2025 Bucks For Hunger drive
Valley Churches United is kicking off its 35th annual Spring Bucks For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that community residents are receiving this week.
Its year-round food pantry success comes from community support that helps fill...
Scotts Valley introduces $36M budget, as revenues come in at almost $31M
For City of Scotts Valley staff, preparing the budget is a year-long endeavor. That’s because it’s the critical financial document that provides a roadmap for where the community is headed.
And on May 21, Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe presented her proposal for where...
Santa Cruz County releases 2025-26 Proposed Budget
The County of Santa Cruz has released its Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, outlining a comprehensive plan that balances fiscal responsibility with strategic investments in community well-being, infrastructure, and environmental resilience.
The $1.23 billion budget includes a General Fund budget of $793.5 million and...
Santa Cruz Superior Court seeks Civil Grand Jury applicants
The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County is inviting applications for the 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury, an independent 19-member panel that investigates local government operations and addresses citizen concerns.
Informational meetings and open houses will take place at various library locations throughout April:
Wednesday, April 16,...
Local tourism reaches more than $1.4B in Santa Cruz County region
As National Travel and Tourism Week reaches its midpoint in the United States, Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) announced that the local tourism industry grew by just over 3% in 2024.
National Travel and Tourism Week began on Sunday, May 4, and continues through Saturday,...
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...
Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week
The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin...
