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Santa Cruz County road crews are scrambling to stabilize and open emergency and commuter roads in the San Lorenzo Valley that could not withstand last weekend’s three driving rainstorms.

Rich Ambris was ferrying packages around in the lead-up to Christmas but was forced to turn around when he got to 13203 E. Zayante Road because of a landslide covering both lanes. “There’s no other way to get there,” said the 60-year-old courier from Felton,...

Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed parcel tax and related election plans. FFPD is considering calling a special election this December on a $700 flat parcel tax....

Construction of the Brookdale Lodge is finally under way after the iconic landmark has sat vacant for nearly four years.

On July 13, the Highlands Park Senior Center was teeming with frustrated San Lorenzo Valley residents. Customers of Big Basin Water Company (BBWC) gathered—in-person and virtually—to get updates on the potential receivership being planned for the utility following years of failing infrastructure and fiscal...

The Scotts Valley Skate Park will be closed for three days after nearly a dozen graffiti markings were found in the park on Monday morning.

Scotts Valley Police make multiple DUI, drug arrests Scotts Valley Police Department conducted multiple DUI enforcement saturation patrols throughout December, resulting in several arrests related to impaired driving, drugs and license violations, according to a department release issued Jan. 5. “Scotts Valley Police Department conducted multiple...

There is big excitement lately among the members of the local 4-H clubs – the Santa Cruz County Fair is being held on September 16–20, 2015 at the Fairgrounds outside of Watsonville. For the next two weekends, local 4-H groups are building booths and getting ready to participate in equestrian as well as various other events. They will also participate in presentations, entertaining, and leadership opportunities. These kids love their involvement in 4-H projects and community service and this is their chance to show off their talents and shine!Ben Lomond’s Kristin Praly, owner of “HorseSense Education & Advocacy in Felton,” who regularly participates in 4-H events and Ag History Days with daughter Katelyn, said, “There will be a Scotts Valley Section in the Crosetti Building and all local 4-H clubs will have booths showing off their creative talents. Galena Cantey and Katelyn Praly will once again entertain the crowd by singing favorite songs. Claudia Scott of “Claudia’s Kitchen” will be there once again and many more local ‘4-H’ers’ are participating.” In the past, Kristin’s students have driven the beautiful Clydesdales owned by Fred Silva.Two of Praly’s students, daughter Katelyn Praly, and Jordan Randolph, are riding in the 4-H and Gymkhana events. Katelyn will ride “Slipn’Music” (also known as “Ginger”).She is the current President of the Scotts Valley 4-H Club. As a senior Onyx Star member of 4-H, Katelyn is the 2014-2015 All-Star. She just received the Golden Clover Award and Outstanding ‘4-H-er’ of the Year award. Her next goal is to become a 4-H State ambassador next year.Jordan Randolph, age 11, will be riding “Cheyenne,” owned by Mike and CharleneMcIntyre, local community members. Jordan is Treasurer-elect in her 4-H group and she is an intermediate Silver Star winner riding in her first 4-H Show at the Santa Cruz County Fair. Poultry is another one of her interests — she is the Junior State Champion for 4-H’s Avian Bowl.Rusty the Pony, well-known to locals from the memorial mural located on Highway 9 and Graham Hill Road, will be there wearing 4-H green and carting children around once again. He is 17 years old but still frequently teaches children the value of connection, support, and horsemanship from the horse’s point of view in the “HorseSense” program.There are five 4-H Clubs in Santa Cruz County-Boulder Creek, Corralitos, Felton, Scotts Valley, and Soquel. To contact a club near you, go to http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/files/161768.pdf