Battered by storms, Big Basin reopens more park trails
Over the past couple weeks, flames have once again been flickering up from the terrain of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, a place that was almost entirely destroyed in the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
But this time, the fuel being consumed was vegetation and...
Scotts Valley schools told to wait for November on parcel tax
A polling firm recommended Wednesday night that Scotts Valley Unified School District trustees wait until November 2011 to put a parcel tax measure on the ballot.
Marcelle P. Van Hulle: Jan. 4, 1915 — Feb. 27, 2013
A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated Feb. 27 for longtime Ben Lomond resident Marcelle Van Hulle, who died peacefully at the age of 98.
Construction of Emergency Interties No. 2, 3, and 4 to cause traffic delays
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Scotts Valley Water District, and Mount Hermon Association have joined together to develop a project that will allow the Districts to share water resources in emergencies such as fires and natural disasters. The project is known as the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Regional Water Systems Emergency Interties No. 2, 3, & 4 Project.
Local theater to put on ‘Miracle’
“Miracle on 34th Street” will be presented on stage by Mountain Community Theater as its special holiday show, capping off the theater’s 30th anniversary season.
One Found Dead in Burning Car Along Pacific Coast Highway
First responders raced along Pacific Coast Highway, Dec. 14 around 6pm, as flames shot above a car sitting motionless at an oceanside turnout north of Scott Creek in Swanton.
When firefighters and the California Highway Patrol arrived, they found a dead body inside the four-door...
Vote today for state senator
For a second time in two weeks, many local voters will head to the polls to choose candidates for political office. The June 22 election, however, is much different from the gubernatorial primary that took place two weeks ago, on June 8.
News Briefs | Published April 11, 2025
Valley Churches United begins 2025 Bucks For Hunger drive
Valley Churches United is kicking off its 35th annual Spring Bucks For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that community residents are receiving this week.
Its year-round food pantry success comes from community support that helps fill...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...