Man suffers burns in Ben Lomond structure fire
A fire that broke out in a cabin at a construction company yard about a mile north of Ben Lomond on Tuesday spread to vehicles and storage containers on the property and left a man with serious burns, authorities said.
A Ben Lomond Fire Protection...
Alcohol suspected in Boulder Creek crash that killed man, injured another
A 34-year-old man was killed, and his passenger seriously hurt, after the truck he was driving struck a tree and flipped over just after 5pm yesterday, north of Boulder Creek, authorities said.
The driver, Steven Taggart, 34, was headed towards town on Highway 9, south...
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...
Joint meeting delves into creation of Scotts Valley’s Housing Element
During the joint special meeting of the Scotts Valley Council and Planning Commission, held at the end of last month, the City’s plan for future residential development came into focus.
Over the upcoming eight years, the City is required to plan for 1,220 homes, including...
Supervisors vote to establish Third-party Plan Check program in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to establish a Third-party Plan Check (TPC) program that will give permit seekers the option to get their plans reviewed primarily by a consultant they hire, rather than county staff.
The program, proposed by Supervisors Manu Koenig...
Roadside clearing begins on local roads in Felton, Ben Lomond
The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure has announced that the 2023 Pavement Management Project is continuing.
Local roads listed below are scheduled for roadside clearing and dig-out from Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 21:
Felton: Cooper Street, Clearview Place, Blair...
Thousands Attend Parades in Boulder Creek and Scotts Valley
Even though no fireworks displays were held in Santa Cruz County this Independence Day (well, not legal ones at least), a pair of North County events successfully rallied patriots.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office estimated 4,000 people attended the Boulder Creek parade, which started...
Caregiver Support Group to Meet Remotely; Art Needed for Child Crisis Center (news briefs)
If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a caregiver support group can offer an opportunity to connect with others.
In this facilitated support group, participants will connect with each other as they experience mindfulness practices designed to open the heart...
County, 911 Launch Improved Alert and Warning System
The County of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Regional 911 have announced the launch of CruzAware, an innovative and comprehensive community alert and warning system designed to keep residents informed and safe.
CruzAware represents a significant upgrade over the previous system, CodeRED, and introduces a...
Armed Robbery Suspects Flee Highway 9 Crash Scene on Foot
Three suspects involved in an armed robbery this morning near Highway 9 and State Route 35—where Skyline Boulevard and the route between Saratoga and Boulder Creek intersect—were at large on Monday afternoon, authorities said.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said a victim had their...
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...
