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April 4, 2026

County cannabis license option no guarantee for growers

While Santa Cruz County planners sort through the more than 200 last-minute responses to the proposed cannabis environmental impact report, plans are in the works to allow qualified growers temporary permits.

New chapter for Felton library designs

Though still about six months away from ground breaking, the new $8.6 million Felton Library has entered into contract with a local artist to grace the walls with colorful hand-crafted butterflies.

Tree removal to delay Mt. Hermon Road traffic

Drivers should prepare for delays if they need to use part of Mt. Hermon Road this Saturday and next.

Court Briefs — Dec. 8, 2017

Brian Criswell, 43, who formerly worked as a wrestling coach, court-appointed child advocate and teen leader at the Boulder Creek Recreation Center, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for child molestation on Oct. 14.

Key to community policing

The four members of the Scotts Valley Police Department Reserve Officer Program provide area residents with optimal safety, putting their lives on the line for a stipend of $100 a month.

Cannabis sellers must register

The state is reminding people who plan to legally sell cannabis or marijuana products that they must register with several state agencies before the beginning of the year.

Libraries offer way for kids to thank troops

Local kids can send messages to U.S. servicemen and women and first responders through the Santa Cruz Public Library system this holiday season.

SLVHS hosts Career Expo

More than 200 students from San Lorenzo Valley High School got a peek into potential careers during the annual Career Expo on Monday.

New owner takes over BC Hardware

After residing in the mountains over the San Lorenzo Valley for a quarter of a century, the new owner of Boulder Creek Hardware & Feed believes he understands the unique needs of area residents.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...