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Northern California PGA (NCPGA) Hall of Famer Jerome “Jerry” Thormann has reached a momentous milestone in 2026, as it marks his 50th year as a member of the PGA of America, the world’s largest working sports organization. This half-century achievement acknowledges five decades of dedication,...

Caltrans crews will conduct a vegetation control project north of Scotts Valley next week, which will result in the daytime closure of one lane of northbound Highway 17. Travelers will encounter a closure of the #2 (right lane) of northbound Highway 17 from Monday, March...

A little over a week ago, 12-year-old Felton resident Luke Smith got wind that the old Rite Aid building in his hometown would be reopening within days. And on March 2, at about 7:20am, he cruised over there with his 10-year-old sister Elsie, as Felton...

Mountain Community Theater presents ‘The Spitfire Grill’ Mountain Community Theater will present the musical drama “The Spitfire Grill” from March 6 through April 5 at Park Hall, 9400 Mill St. in Ben Lomond. The production, co-directed by Greg Fritsch and Cathy D. Warner with music director...

History takes center stage at the latest installment of Ronnie Trubek’s Tales of Ben Lomond History Series, which will take place Thursday, March 12, at 7pm at Park Hall Community Center in Ben Lomond. Trubek, a local historian and Realtor, will focus on the first...

A project to construct sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways and retaining walls on Highway 9 between Graham Hill Road and the San Lorenzo Valley schools complex in Felton continues with daytime and overnight traffic control next week. Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5: Overnight traffic...

What images come to mind when thinking of Ireland? No doubt looming castles, dark Guinness, the Cliffs of Moher and the capital of Dublin. Ask Craig Harwood the same question, and his answer is not what, but who: Bridget Miranda Shannon Evoy. What appears...

City of Scotts Valley has selected Jayson Rutherford as its next chief of police, promoting a 28-year veteran who has spent his entire law enforcement career with the city. Rutherford, a Stockton native, joined the Scotts Valley Police Department in 1998 after graduating from college....

For nearly 50 years, Rick Rogers was an integral part of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD). Shortly after graduating high school, he joined the District for a summer job and never looked back. During his tenure, Rogers held nearly every position within the...

Applications open for Youth Poet Laureate Santa Cruz Public Libraries, in collaboration with Urban Word, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, the Rotary Club of Santa Cruz and the Arts Council Santa Cruz County, is seeking applicants to serve as the county’s third Youth...