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April 9, 2026

BC businessmen battle blaze

Quick work by several Boulder Creek business owners prevented what could have been a large fire in some century-old buildings along Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek.

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Kindergarten registration underway in valleys

Kindergarten registration under way

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Planners, residents brainstorm bright future in Felton

More street lights, more law enforcement, a walking and bike path between town and school, proper restoration of the covered bridge, a new library and more downtown parking were common hopes expressed by Felton residents at a town meeting Tuesday, March 19.

Allergies common in Santa Cruz County

Despite Santa Cruz County’s ocean breezes and mountain air, the itchy eyes, sneezing and stuffy noses caused by seasonal allergies are commonplace between January and July along the coast and among the redwoods of the San Lorenzo Valley.

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Sheriff, cleanup groups focus on riverside encampments

The Felton Faire shopping center and Covered Bridge Park has become a hotbed of activity in recent months, and not necessarily for the right reasons.

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Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...