Agape Dance Academy represents Santa Cruz County in dance competition
AgapeDanceAcademy announces its participation in the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) dance competition in San Francisco, March 4-6. Agape is the only dance school that represents Santa CruzCounty selected to represent Santa CruzCounty.
Groundbreaking For the New Felton Library Draws Heartfelt Applause
The ground was officially broken for the new Felton Library last Saturday, which brought together a large group of dedicated community members, several local elected officials and many county staff members to celebrate. The symbolic act of turning a shovel of dirt didn’t take long, but represented the culmination of more than a decade of collaborative effort to build a brand new, 8,900 square foot library in Felton.
Ben Lomond youth theater returns to in-person shows
Each year, Ben Lomond’s Little People’s Repertory Theater (LPRT) for children 8-14 hosts its annual summer theater program, culminating in a public performance that’s part campy, part sci-fi, part Marvel-ous and 100% original.
In 2020, LPRT Executive Director Jannine Chadwick held her breath as she...
Family enrichment center to open
The saying “It takes a village to raise a child” is about to take on a whole new meaning.
Retzlaffs celebrate 70 years together
Scotts Valley couple Mebs and Rey Retzlaff, both 92, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sept. 10, 2009.
Meeting gives update on potential Big Basin Water Company receivership
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...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
