Musician memorial set for weekend
A group of local musicians will gather for a tribute show and CD release this weekend to celebrate the life of one of their own, San Lorenzo Valley local Ben Laney, who died in June during the production of his final album, “Here in these Hills.”
Manage your earthquakes
At 5:04 p.m., on October 17, 1989, the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake struck the Santa CruzMountains causing landslides and heavy property damage. In Oakland, a freeway was partially collapsed. A portion of the San FranciscoBayBridge failed. The shock was responsible for 63 deaths and nearly 4,000 injuries in the San FranciscoBay area and in the Santa CruzMountains.
Caltrans puts another $3.3M toward Felton road project
Caltrans earmarked another $3.3 million so it can proceed with final designs and right-of-way components for the Highway 9 Felton Safety Improvements Project, the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission announced Monday.
The money is coming from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program, the State...
Ben Lomond Business Revels in History
According to a historical inventory application, the Hessey House, aka the “pink house” at the southern entrance to Ben Lomond, is the oldest business/residence in the village.
The story of the building, built by Thomas Hessey after he moved to town in the 1890s, tells...
Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend.
The enforcement...
