Potential pump track in Felton stirs controversy
Plans to potentially put a bicycle track in Felton Covered Bridge County Park—which would replace an aging and unused volleyball court—has stirred a modicum of controversy in the small community, with supporters saying it would give a new recreation opportunity for young people.
Opponents, meanwhile,...
Local emergency extended, Koenig sworn in to Board of Supervisors
SANTA CRUZ—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to extend the emergency declarations that came in the wake of the CZU August Lightning Complex fires.
The County first proclaimed a local emergency related to the fires on Aug. 19...
Zayante Fire Chief retires after nearly three decades with district
ZAYANTE—After more than 27 years of service to the Zayante Fire Protection District, John Stipes hung up his white helmet for the final time on July 23.
Stipes, 59, joined Zayante Fire in 1994 as a volunteer firefighter. He retires with the longest current tenure...
High winds cause fires, power outages
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS—Heavy overnight and early-morning winds have sparked multiple fires across Santa Cruz County, Cal Fire CZU reported Tuesday morning.
Firefighters reported several fires, including one off of Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, another near Empire Grade Road and Alba Road, a 20-acre fire...
Boulder Creek-Based Waste Hauler Kicked Out of County
A Boulder Creek trash and recycling collector that hadn’t been paying the money it owed the County of Santa Cruz—or keeping up with regulations—has lost the right to work in Santa Cruz County.
The owner of Kunz Valley Trash, 66-year-old Jack Kunz, says he’ll now...
Supervisors Clarify Deed Requirement Affecting CZU Fire Survivors
Two women near the public comment podium hugged following a contentious item before the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Tuesday afternoon, as it reversed course on a move that would have affected the property papers of many rebuilding after the CZU Lighting Complex...
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...
