SVPD welcomes a new dog in town
For the first time in more than 40 years, The Scotts Valley Police Department will have its very own K-9 unit.
Covid-19 variant found in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Public Health Division is monitoring confirmed reports of Covid-19 cases involving variants found in Santa Cruz County, spokesman Jason Hoppin said in a press release Monday.
Two cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, known generally as the U.K. variant, have been identified...
A trio of tree-trimmers
Dawson Aris, Ralph Pike and Herb Lippe of Spring Lakes Mobile Home Park are handy in the shop, so when they were asked to produce the decor for Saturday’s Scotts Valley Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, they willingly obliged.
Informational meetings planned for Civil Grand Jury recruitment
The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County will be hosting two informational meetings on the Civil Grand Jury.
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with current jurors about the opportunity and how their work impacts Santa Cruz County.
Meetings will take place April 17 at...
Plant These Low Water-Use Plants for Birds and Butterflies
It sure has been a hot summer. Starting back in May when we had a couple heat waves, the hot weather just hasn’t let up and with the changing climate we can count on more of the same. I’ve had to adjust what I...
Rainwater harvesting systems may be future of water usage
Faced with looming statewide droughts due to lack of significant rainfall, some Santa Cruz County residents, water districts, and nonprofit organizations are turning to rainwater harvesting as a means of maximizing the uses of what little rain actually has come through.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The...
