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County officials warn of debris flows and high winds SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Cal Fire CZU announced Monday morning that many evacuation warnings were updated to orders for swaths of the San Lorenzo Valley, including most of Boulder Creek and various areas of Ben Lomond and Felton...

When the Boulder Creek library reopens May 7, it will feature a completely revamped children’s area, community room updates and a new teen section. The stained-glass window will remain a showpiece, and there will be an art gallery as well as a pleasant reading...

Scotts Valley Police Department arrested one person for driving under the influence of intoxicants and two subjects were issued citations for driving while their license was suspended at a DUI checkpoint on Dec. 18. The DUI checkpoint was held at Mt. Hermon Rd between Glen...

The Covid-19 pandemic nearly put a damper on this year’s season for the San Lorenzo Valley High girls basketball team for a second straight year. But, the Cougars were allowed to continue their season due to changes in the state’s youth sports guidelines. They made...

This is the second entry in a multi-part series about debris flows. Last week’s article related how Boulder Creek Fire Department (BCFD) Fire Chief Mark Bingham worked with local agencies to determine the potential for debris flows in his district, and built a dedicated...

On September 13, the Performing Arts Center at San LorenzoValleyHigh School was filled to capacity with people waiting to hear Michel Singher conduct Espressivo. The music that was played represented 18th, 19th and 20th century composers. The sounds of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jacques Ibert, Richard Wagner and Paul Hindemith were full of frivolity, power, tenderness and a touch of all that is wild.

The announcement of a new principal for Scotts Valley High School was met with praise and excitement during a Scotts Valley Unified School District board meeting Tuesday evening. The Trustees approved the hiring of Michael Hanson to be the next Principal for SVHS.  Mike has worked at SVHS since 2006 where he was hired as a science teacher. 

Boulder Creek Community Radio hosts Spring Pledge drive  Boulder Creek Community Radio, on the air for the past 10 years, broadcasting at 89.3FM and streaming at KBCZ.org, is holding its Spring Pledge drive on April 26-27. There will be special programming all weekend from the crew...

The Mountain Charlie Challenge Bike Ride is back for its ninth year to support Scotts Valley’s public schools.