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A project to repair the edge of the northbound lane of Highway 9 in Ben Lomond will necessitate installation of a temporary traffic signal that will provide one-way traffic control. The project area will be located on Highway 9 between Prospect and Lorenzo avenues...

A major maintenance paving project on Highway 9 is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 19. The paving project will take place between Lazy Woods Road in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond. This 2.7-mile paving project will grind off the top layer of existing...

Scotts Valley released its Strategic Work Plan report last week, highlighting just how far Scotts Valley has come under the guidance of City Manager Mali LaGoe—but also struggles the City continues to face. The report card, a visually-pleasing document containing information organized in a helpful...

Step back in time at Agricultural History Project's Second Saturday event The Agricultural History Project Center and Museum invites the community to its Second Saturday event on Aug. 10, from 11am-3pm, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., in Watsonville. This month, the...

Scotts Valley Police Department conducted an undercover operation culminating in the arrest of 24-year-old Ciriaco Johnson of Santa Cruz County on charges of contacting a minor with intent to commit sexual offense, human trafficking and annoying/molesting a victim under age 18.  Johnson served as a...

Scotts Valley Police Department is gearing up for "Operation Safe Passage," a safety initiative aimed at enhancing the well-being of students during their daily commutes to and from school. Running from Aug. 8-16, the operation seeks to ensure a safe environment for the start of...

FireSafe Council completes latest HIZ home assessor training The FireSafe Council of Santa Cruz County has completed its latest HIZ home assessor training and has broadened its reach south to meet the greater needs and range of Santa Cruz County, from Boulder Creek and Summit...

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is moving forward to replace 12 water tanks to improve reliability, capacity and drought resiliency. The tanks to be replaced include older, wooden tanks made of redwood, as well as plastic tanks that were damaged in the 2020 CZU...

Scotts Valley’s Santa Cruz Derby Groms female division team, the Gromshells, claimed their second consecutive Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) National Championship on July 13-14 in Palatine, Ill. This victory marks their third overall title with previous wins in 2018, 2023 and 2024. Head Coach Chris...

A fire that grew to a half-acre in the Santa Cruz Mountains was extinguished quickly Friday morning before it could threaten the nearby communities of Boulder Creek and Brookdale, authorities said. The fire broke out before 6:30am, said Ben Lomond Fire Protection District Chief Stacie...