Resurfacing at the Fishhook Began January 4
A Caltrans project to resurface and widen the shoulders of Highway 17 in Santa CruzCounty was to begin on Monday, January 4, weather permitting. When the rain passes, Caltrans will need to reschedule their start date. In the meantime, their projected schedule is as follows:
Checking in with UCSC
It’s been a rough week for most Santa Cruz county citizens. However, difficult evacuations were slightly easier for UCSC students and staff by due to proactive caution and communication. The University managed to evacuate all 1,200 staff and students in orderly fashion by the evening of August 20th. Scott Hernandez-Jason, the Director of News and Media Relations, proudly detailed the University’s success.
Scotts Valley and Ben Lomond projects to get $1.6 million in road repairs
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission this month selected 16 projects to receive $7 million in local shares of federal transportation funds.
Local teenager heading to National Motocross Championship
Sam Martin is not your average high school student. At 16, Martin, who grew up in Ben Lomond, has qualified for Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championship. After placing first in several amateur youth competitions, Martin, 16, received an invitation to the National Championship. Sam will participate in the 125cc and 250cc in his age group during the races from July 30 to August 4 in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
Renee Kellogg June 2, 1966 — April 15, 2012
A memorial service will be Saturday, April 28, for longtime Felton resident Renee Blendina (Romele) Kellogg, who died Sunday, April 15. She was 45.
Ukulele shop opens in Felton
As another cold and rainy winter sets in, a reminder of warmer times recently arrived in Felton.
Theater group launches ‘Pinocchio’ with a bohemian twist
Rock ’n’ roll, puppet people and Lady Gaga are rolled into one in this summer’s production by Little People’s Repertory Theater in Ben Lomond.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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