Santa Cruz Pop Warner Wins National Title
If life is a compilation of goals dreamed and achieved, then the members of Santa Cruz’ Pop Warner Seahawks have set themselves up for a life of success.
On Dec. 12, the team of 24 Santa Cruz County kids rocked the Camping World Stadium in...
County animal shelter reinstates free pop-up clinics
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—When the pandemic hit one year ago, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) was forced to shut down its Healthy Pets For All (HPFA) program, which offered residents free pop-up veterinary clinics.
During the first months of the crisis, SCCAS found ways...
Fire at Brookdale Inn under investigation
The rear wing of apartments at the Brookdale Inn and Spa burst into flames in the early evening Tuesday, Aug. 18, consuming 10 apartments and damaging 10 others in a blaze that drew more than 100 firefighters from around Santa Cruz County.
Lester Grizzell
Lester Grizzell, known as “Les the Barber,” of Ben Lomond died last week in Corte Madera after a long battle with lymphoma. He was 82.
AmeriGas lists Scotts Valley parcel for sale
A long sought-after piece of the proposed Scotts Valley Town Center recently hit the real estate market as the AmeriGas propane facility on Mount Hermon Road prepares to move into larger digs.
Informational meetings planned for Civil Grand Jury recruitment
The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County will be hosting two informational meetings on the Civil Grand Jury.
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with current jurors about the opportunity and how their work impacts Santa Cruz County.
Meetings will take place April 17 at...
SLVWD gets tank replacement go-ahead
San Lorenzo Valley Water District can now move forward with repairs to a leaking tank off Graham Hill Road in Felton after a federal clearance.
Local couple improves run-down cabins
A Boulder Creek couple's retirement plans have meant a major facelift for the Boulderbrook Village in south Boulder Creek.
Scotts Valley City Council reviews progress on General Plan update
The Scotts Valley City Council received a report last week on the progress of the new General Plan- a document determining the “blueprint” and “vision” of growth policies in the city for the next 20 years. The current General Plan, adopted in 1994, is 24-years-old, and by state standards is somewhat overdue for a complete overall.
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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