SLVUSD board appoints new superintendent
Get ready, San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. A new superintendent has been selected, and he’s ready to lead the district to great heights.
On June 9, after 24 years with the district, including stints as a teacher, school site principal, director of secondary education,...
Taxpayer group files suit to challenge fire fee
Homeowners in the unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County began to receive bills last week for a controversial statewide fire protection fee aimed at stabilizing revenue for Cal Fire, the state’s wildland fire protection agency.
News Briefs | Published Oct. 17, 2025
St. Andrew’s to host Celtic Sunday service
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ben Lomond is inviting the community to its Celtic Sunday service on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 10am.
The service will include bagpiping, reflections on Celtic spirituality and its relevance for today. Holy Communion will...
San Lorenzo Valley Water District: New and Constantly Improving
While many of us has sought out the bright side of this COVID storm by slowing down and taking a much-needed break, it seems like the San Lorenzo Valley Water District doesn’t know how to rest. But, that’s the price of providing a vital resource constantly to every home, business, and building within our valley. Over the past few months, SLVWD has made many improvements to their facilities. Rick Rogers, the District Manager, Nate Gillespie, the Water Treatment and Systems Supervisor, and Carly Blanchard, the Environmental Planner, were eager to reveal their newest acquisitions and accomplishments.
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...
