River and Road Cleanup volunteers sought
With summer winding down, it’s time, once again, to clean up the mess that inevitably accumulates along the roads and waterways of the San Lorenzo Valley.
Graham Hill Road in Felton subject to delays
Graham Hill Road at the Mount Hermon Road intersection in Felton could face traffic delays of up to an hour today and tomorrow while county crews repair a water utility there.
Ruth Hinkle Brunner — Dec. 13, 1919 — Aug. 6, 2012
A memorial service will be Sept. 29 in San Francisco for a Scotts Valley woman who was a pioneer for women’s rights in athletics.
Singer stages benefit for nonprofit
The 20th anniversary of the Oct.17, 1989, Loma Prieta earthquake is quickly approaching, and country music legend Lacy J. Dalton plans a concert to help the organization that stepped up in the hours and days after the quake in the San Lorenzo Valley.
News Briefs | Published Jan. 24, 2025
Village meeting planned for Ben Lomond this Saturday
The Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) is inviting residents to attend a “Let’s Revitalize Ben Lomond Village” meeting on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10-11:30am at Park Hall Community Center, 9400 Mill St., in Ben Lomond.
This informational event...
Local charities in need of a boost
In a year when economic woes have plagued the country and unemployment has hovered near 10 percent, the need in Santa Cruz County is as great as it has been in a long time.
Boulder Creek man hits $450K lotto jackpot
William Suter, 64, of Boulder Creek bought a winning MEGA Million ticket last Friday at the Mountain Store.
Scotts Valley hires new fire chief
Scotts Valley Fire Protection District has hired Daniel J. Grebil, of Ukiah, as the successor to longtime chief Mike McMurry, who is set to retire at the end of March.
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...