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San Lorenzo Valley High School played host to more than 45 different colleges, universities, state agencies and local businesses at the annual SLVHS College and Career Fair on March 19. Students browsed the tables staffed by participating groups; their feedback was positive, and several students...

Donation drive benefits SLVHS Grad Night San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Class of 2025 Grad Night is hosting a donation drive on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, from 9am-3pm at the SLVHS parking lot. Residents can bring donation items and help raise money to support a...

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...

5th annual Holiday Lights brings sparkle to fairgrounds The fifth annual Holiday Lights event has returned to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, and it’s bigger and brighter than ever. It features light displays including a 30-foot sea serpent, huge rooster, lighted tractors with turning wheels,...

As of mid-December, the City of Scotts Valley had caught up on its HR backlog and was fully staffed. This followed years of headaches in the police department and Public Works, as employees left for greener pastures elsewhere. But, after a sustained campaign to recruit...

To provide evacuated residents being impacted by ongoing storms, the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience, in partnership with the City of Scotts Valley and City of Watsonville, have opened temporary evacuation points (TEPs) at the Scotts Valley Community Center, 360...

Scotts Valley is leading the way as the first community in Santa Cruz County to become officially named an autistic-friendly local government. “The city as an organization just received our certification—that means that our staff have accomplished the training threshold required,” City Manage Mali LaGoe...

Cabrillo College has begun recruiting for its next superintendent/president, inviting qualified candidates to apply for leadership of the college, recognized as one of California’s top community colleges. Located in Santa Cruz County, overlooking Monterey Bay and nestled among the Santa Cruz Mountains and Pajaro Valley,...

Supervisors approve reforms to short-term rental ordinance In a significant step toward balancing tourism with community needs, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to advance a comprehensive overhaul of the County’s Vacation and Hosted Rental Ordinance. The proposed reforms, which aim to curb...

FireSafe Council completes latest HIZ home assessor training The FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County has completed its latest HIZ home assessor training and has broadened its reach south to meet the greater needs and range of Santa Cruz County, from Boulder Creek and Summit...