Hear the Beep Where You Sleep – Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm
Almost two-thirds of all home fire deaths occur in homes without a smoke alarm or no working smoke alarm. Working smoke alarms can reduce a person’s chance of dying in a home fire by half, and they provide the precious time needed to escape the home in the event of a fire.
Tasting Under the Redwoods
Enjoy the food, wine, beer, silent auction, and live jazz at the gala to be held on Sunday, August 9, 1-5 p.m. at Roaring Camp’s Bret Harte Hall in Felton. The event sponsor is Valley Churches United Mission. There will be 25 restaurants, 10 wineries and 4 breweries represented. It is an “over 21” event and parking is free.Get your tickets now! Tickets cost $40 at eventbrite.com or at VCUM. The ticket sales are limited; if available, they will cost $45 on the day of the event. All proceeds will support VCUM.For more information, contact David Mills, Valley Churches Executive Director at (831)336-8258 ex. 229.
Murder suspect claims Santa Cruz Mountain victims were part of illegal eviction scheme
The murder suspect with a mustache in red-and-peach jail attire chuckled to himself and leaned back to the left, as the Superior Court hearing came to a close on Sept. 2.
James Collier had just won a victory—the delay of his plea hearing by a...
News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026
Top Dog Film Festival returns to Santa Cruz
The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another season, showcasing a new line-up of short films celebrating the bond between dogs and humans. The festival returns Saturday, March 21, at 7pm at the Rio Theatre...
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...
Cops ‘n’ Rodders return Saturday
Nearly 200 classic cars, including contingents of DeLoreans and Studebakers, will be on display Saturday, July 18, at Siltanen Park in Scotts Valley for the annual Cops ’n’ Rodders car show and cruise.
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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