Ben Lomond house fire extinguished
A small house fire in Ben Lomond was quickly contained by local firefighters this morning.
5K race comes to Scotts Valley
Baymonte Christian School parent Mark Giblin has missed the Bean Creek Run since the 10-kilometer road race in Scotts Valley was canceled in 2006.
Public Library Friends Join Santa Cruz Gives
Since 2015, Santa Cruz Gives, the digital holiday fundraising program for local nonprofits, has provided financial support to an array of agencies that do good work for others. Whether providing meals, financial assistance or access to job opportunities, the 501c3 organizations selected by Santa...
Santa Cruz County earns age-friendly designation
In line with state and local efforts to develop a statewide Master Plan for Aging, the County of Santa Cruz has announced it has been designated an “Age-Friendly Community” by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
The County’s Human Services Department sought the designation...
Mountain Charlie ride on last legs?
This year, cyclists may have made the final ride through the hills of Santa Cruz County as part of the annual Mountain Charlie Challenge.
BAM Homes Hopes to Ease Rebuilding Woes
Residents whose homes were burned to the ground during the CZU Lightning Complex fires in August of 2020 have hope on the horizon: Bay Area Manufactured Homes (BAM Homes) is working in conjunction with state and local authorities to provide affordable, safe and comfortable...
News Briefs | Published April 19, 2024
Free screening of ‘Screenagers’ set for Wednesday
Sponsored by the SLVHS Cougar Club, a free screening of the movie, “Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience,” will take place Wednesday, April 24, at 7pm at the SLV High School Performing Arts Center.
This is a...
Election forums coming to the valley
There are three election forums where residents will have a chance to ask questions and get to know the three candidates running for the open seat for 5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor.
Court Upholds Termination of SVPD Officer
Earlier this summer the City of Scotts Valley notched a major victory in its legal battle against a cop that got kicked off its police force after the City said—among other things—he sexually harassed a junior female officer he supervised.
Former Scotts Valley Police Department...
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...