Santa Cruz County awarded $8M grant for mental health, substance use services
The County of Santa Cruz has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 47 Grant Program to enhance mental health, substance use disorder and diversion services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Under the...
Horse Painting Event Highlights Work of Rescue Center
When art enthusiasts assemble at Canham Farm Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Scotts Valley for a Plein Air Painting Workshop, alongside instructor Elvira Rascov on the evening of Oct. 1, organizers predict it will generate more than a few dabs of creativity.
Julia Hyde,...
Caltrans puts another $3.3M toward Felton road project
Caltrans earmarked another $3.3 million so it can proceed with final designs and right-of-way components for the Highway 9 Felton Safety Improvements Project, the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission announced Monday.
The money is coming from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program, the State...
Arukah Project Aims to Help Sex Trafficking Survivors
Tucked away in a small corner of Scotts Valley, two women are working hard to make a difference in the lives of sex trafficking victims. The Arukah Project is a faith-based nonprofit that works to restore, renew and rebuild survivors’ lives in Santa Cruz...
Electrical repairs on Highway 17 to result in overnight closures starting Sunday
Caltrans will perform upgrades to electrical infrastructure on Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley that will result in overnight shoulder and lane closures starting this Sunday.
Travelers on both north and southbound Highway 17 between Vine Hill and Sugarloaf roads will encounter shoulder work and...
News Briefs | Published Feb. 9, 2024
Hospice of Santa Cruz County awards first nursing scholarship
In a significant step toward nurturing and enhancing nursing expertise in the community, Hospice of Santa Cruz County has announced Zach Pobre, LVN, as the inaugural recipient of the Emmi Schambeck Nursing Scholarship.
This scholarship, named in...
Less than half of residents evacuated during sweeping debris flow response
The first heavy rains of 2021 moved into the Santa Cruz Mountains in late January, prompting Cal Fire and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to release preemptive mandatory evacuation orders on Jan. 25 for parts of Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Felton and other...
Photo | Santa Cruz Pizza Week ends this Saturday
Matt Driscoll, co-owner of The Pizza Series in Scotts Valley, prepares to serve a selection of pizzas Tuesday as part of Santa Cruz Pizza Week, running from Jan. 29 to Feb. 8. The inaugural event celebrates local culinary artistry and offers a chance for...
Winter storm’s bark so far worse than its bite
At 12:48pm on Sunday, the lights flickered momentarily at The Grove Cafe and Bakery in Felton.
“Uh, oh,” said a kitchen employee in a cheery voice, as patrons sipped on their $4.36 drip coffee and other items.
But the atmosphere of the restaurant barely skipped a...
County frees up $500K to curb possible evictions
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the use of $500,000 in emergency rental assistance funds to help county renters facing eviction pay back rent.
The funds—which come from the Planning and the Housing for Health departments and the...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025
Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems
Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...
