Half-acre in Zayante burns as fire season heats up
The evening of Friday, June 21 saw 11 fire engines from four different agencies converge on the 9000 block of Zayante Drive in Felton to combat a half-acre blaze that spread across three properties.
ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program now available to help households impacted by 2018, 2020 wildfires
Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) has launched the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (DR-HBA) Program to support individuals and families in California impacted by the devastating wildfires and other declared disasters in 2018 and 2020.
The Program, managed by GSFA and funded by a $28 million grant...
Marilyn Brownton (Miles) Straw: June 8, 1949 to Jan. 1, 2013
A celebration of life will be held in Scotts Valley on Sunday, June 2 to honor the life of Marilyn Brownton (Miles) Straw who died at home surrounded by friends and family following a year-long battle with lung cancer. She was 63.
Ben Lomond man found guilty of murder
Michael McClish, today, was found guilty for the murder of Joanna “Asha” Veil and her unborn child in 2006.
Pellerin jumps into first in race for lower house seat
A three-way race in the 28th State Assembly district had candidates swapping places throughout election night, with Gail Pellerin rising as more precincts reported in.
While Los Gatos Rob Rennie had been in second place in early results, with Republican Liz Lawler leading the pack,...
State park to remain open with Sempervirens partnership
Only a few years removed from a grim prospect of closure due to state budgetary concerns, Castle Rock State Park, north of Boulder Creek, has entered into an agreement with the Sempervirens Fund that will keep it open at least through 2016.
Grand jury: Lompico County Water District should merge with SLV
In a penetrating report following an eight-month investigation, the Santa Cruz County Grand Jury recommends that the Lompico County Water District continue to evaluate and, if appropriate, pursue a merger with the San Lorenzo Valley Water District.
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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