Animal advocates say think twice before buying pets as Easter gifts
Baby rabbits and chicks are popular Easter gifts that often find their way into animal shelters and rescue groups when the novelty wears off.
Boulder Creek Brewery and Café destroyed by devastating fire
A Sunday morning fire completely destroyed the interior of the Boulder Creek Brewery and Café, leaving a hollow shell of the once-popular meeting place.
Local historian explores the railroading past of Santa Cruz County
In the days before Highway 9 and Highway 17, the most efficient way for Santa Cruz County residents to travel was by train. From the 1870s until the eve of World War II, railroad tracks snaked their way through the landscape of the Santa Cruz Mountains, with lines connecting Santa Cruz and San Jose, as well as traversing the San Lorenzo Valley.
Health & Fitness: Scotts Valley lice-eradication business hits international stage
In the four years since Marcy McQuillan opened Nitless Noggins, a Scotts Valley salon dedicated solely to destroying and removing head lice, she has gained international notoriety as an expert, being interviewed by media outlets across the country and globe on the subject.
Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market set to reopen
Fans of locally sourced food rejoice: The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market will be returning for its fifth season next Saturday.
MCT’s ‘Damn Yankees’ to premiere Friday night
The Tony Award-winning musical “Damn Yankees” will premiere at Mountain Community Theater’s Park Hall this Friday night, March 27, at 8 p.m.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025
Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday
The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...
