SLVUSD to use $25-million bond for school upgrades
Over the past year, the financial world has been playing the big guessing game of what will happen to interest rates as authorities seek to calm inflation without causing too much pain. School officials had been zoned-in for just such an exercise here in...
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 trying something radical this summer: pods.
“Sometimes when you’re forced to make changes, great things come about,” said Cory Atkinson, who...
Ben Lomond Business Revels in History
According to a historical inventory application, the Hessey House, aka the “pink house” at the southern entrance to Ben Lomond, is the oldest business/residence in the village.
The story of the building, built by Thomas Hessey after he moved to town in the 1890s, tells...
Santa Cruz Bread Boy, Humble Sea collab takes valley by storm
The hottest new haunt in the San Lorenzo Valley at the moment is not exactly new. The way the deer gazes out over the space illuminated by bulbs covered by hipster light fixtures, as customers wearing coats and toques sip milky-orange craft beers is...
SVHS Haunted House Adjust, Readies to Petrify Attendees
Frightened of a blank calendar this Halloween? Never fear. There are many fun and Covid-19-safe opportunities this year.
According to a 1,000-parent survey conducted by See’s Candies, a little over 50 percent of families plan to stay in this Halloween, with a movie. However, for...
Housing woes hit home for San Lorenzo Valley seniors
The end of the month seemed to approach faster than usual for Shirli McLaughlin. The 76-year-old Felton resident, a longtime Ben Lomond shopkeeper, was told her current rental was being sold.
“It’s an important word, ‘home’—don’t you think?” she asked rhetorically, May 27. “That, and...
SLVUSD faces decline in funding
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District used to teach just under 2,300 students a year, but that’s dropped to around 2,100.
And, unlike in such districts as Los Gatos-Saratoga, where residents pitch in directly through property taxes, SLVUSD gets government education funding based on how...
High-stakes drama plays out at Superior Court during mock trial competition
Their client was found guilty of first-degree murder, but they did such a good job of putting up a defense that they’re now headed to state. Santa Cruz High School’s mock trial team hugged one another, after Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Syda...
Scotts Valley Selects New City Manager
Scotts Valley is moving to hire Nevada County Assistant Executive Officer Mali LaGoe as its new city manager, after the departure of Tina Friend, earlier this year.
And LaGoe couldn’t be happier.
“I’m so excited to join the community and join the team of staff at...
An SLV council? A committee is trying to make it a reality
The San Lorenzo Valley is a notch in the Santa Cruz Mountains made up of several small towns: Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond and Felton. While each has its own volunteer fire department (Brookdale is covered by Boulder Creek and backed up by Ben...
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...