City to study sending recycled water to Pasatiempo
The Scotts Valley City Council voted last week to move forward with a plan that, if realized, would mean the sale of a portion of the city’s recycled wastewater to irrigate the courses at nearby Pasatiempo Golf Club.
Felton Fire event kicks off application process for potential first responders
The sun glinted off of the fire apparatus that had been pulled out of the Felton Fire Protection District’s station. On Sunday, teams of volunteer firefighters were outside and inside the station’s bay, helping to usher and spot participants through a series of practical...
County homelessness plan sets goal of more than 700 new units by 2023
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a four-part strategy to deal with the county’s homeless crisis, an ambitious three-year plan that has the goal of reducing by 50 percent the number of households experiencing homelessness by 2024.
The...
County fire department seeks funding solution
Faced with the grim reality of rapidly deteriorating firefighting equipment, county fire advisers will spend several weeks researching avenues of raising money to suggest to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.
Felton Music Hall Continues Pandemic Rebound
Thomas Cussins, president of Ineffable Music, wants to thank the community of San Lorenzo Valley for keeping Felton Music Hall’s doors open. As other entertainment venues have struggled—and faltered—during the crush of the pandemic, Felton Music Hall has stood strong.
Cussins, who is the managing...
Construction delays expected in downtown Felton
Traffic on Graham Hill Road, between Highway 9 and Mount Hermon Road in Felton will be subject to delays Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the night, depending on the weather.
Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery Debuts with Smithsonian’s ‘Water|Ways’
The Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery recently opened its doors for the first time since closing as the Felton Library.
During the past few months, volunteers and San Lorenzo Valley Museum (SLVM) staff have painted, rewired and floored the historic building for the gallery’s premiere....
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...