Messy December weather leads to crashes in Santa Cruz County
With rain descending on Santa Cruz County in earnest over the past week, first responders have had their hands full.
On Sunday, just after 8:15pm, a California Highway Patrol officer was rear-ended while responding to a rollover on southbound Highway 17 near La Madrona Drive.
“As...
Saloon Room erupts with hardcore punk volcano
A slate of bands brought hardcore and punk energy to the Saloon Room at the storied Brookdale Lodge last Friday.
Despite the growling vocals, thrashing sonics and aggressively swirling bodies in the circle pit, the Aug. 11 event—featuring Mondo Chaga, Curb Creeps, Bastard Machine and...
35 years later, memories of Santa’s Village live on in SV
Although most of the pieces have long since been removed, some Santa Cruz County residents can still remember the Christmas-themed park known as Santa's Village that was once located off of Highway 17 – near the exit that still bears its name.
Lompico man arrested on drug charges after crash
A Lompico man was arrested Feb. 2 for crashing his vehicle into a downtown Boulder Creek building and having several pounds of marijuana.
Newly elected SLVWD director abruptly resigns
In a stunning move, San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Director Tina Marie To resigned from her position on the board via email on March 18.
After serving for just three months, Director To, whose focus and specialty was “a passion for all things water...
Santa Cruz, Monterey counties certify election results
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—In one of her final acts before her retirement at the end of the year, Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin on Tuesday officially certified the results from the 2020 presidential election.
More than 86 percent of county voters—a total of 146,857—cast ballots...
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...
