Man killed in Skypark crash ID’d
*Updated Jan 29, 2023 at 11:54am
One person died Saturday in a traffic incident just outside the popular Skypark recreation area in Scotts Valley, according to the Scotts Valley Police Department.
The initial call for service came in at 8:40am.
SVPD Sgt. Chris Galli told the Press...
Man and woman killed in Mount Hermon Road crash ID’d
Two people were killed when the car they were in collided with a commercial van yesterday, just before 5pm, according to the Scotts Valley Police Department.
The crash occurred along Mount Hermon Road just past Skypark Drive toward Felton.
The man driving the gold sedan and...
Kaiser Permanente Arena ‘vaccination hub’ opens tomorrow
Kaiser Permanente is opening a Covid-19 vaccination hub Thursday at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz for eligible members and others in the community, the health care provider announced in a press release Wednesday.
Dependent upon vaccine supply, the site is expected to operate seven...
Longtime SLVHS Educator Rob Lahey Dies
The San Lorenzo Valley lost a titan of teaching on Sept. 2. Rob Lahey, a beloved math teacher and member of the San Lorenzo Valley community, died of cancer. He was 55 years old.
Lahey began his career in education teaching math at SLV Middle...
Brookdale Lodge Deemed Historical Location
Santa Cruz County is replete with points of interest and historical locations. From the Mystery Spot to Wilder Ranch to Felton Covered Bridge, the area is rich in cultural experiences that blend the past with the present, like the Brookdale Lodge.
Built in 1890, with...
Woman dies in early morning fire at former Sobering Center
SANTA CRUZ—A woman died early Wednesday in a two-alarm fire that broke out in the former Sobering Center in Santa Cruz.
Around 2:30am 9-1-1 dispatchers received numerous calls about a fire spreading through the two-story Victorian wood structure that had been boarded up since the...
Target announces opening date for Scotts Valley store
After months of anticipation, Scotts Valley residents now have an answer to one of their burning questions.
Target Corp. announced Monday it will be launching its Scotts Valley store on Sept. 25.
“At approximately 55,000 square feet, the store will bring an easy, safe, and convenient...
Author pens first published novel
There are many perks to being self-employed in Santa Cruz County: time to hike, time to surf, time for family, time to write the great American novel.
BC’s oldest building for sale
The Board of Directors of the San Lorenzo Water District voted last week to declare its original home – and the home of its predecessors – as “surplus property,” with the intent to sell the small frame administration building on Highway 9 in Boulder Creek.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground reopening delayed
California State Parks has announced the delayed reopening of the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, now scheduled for Aug. 1, instead...
