Prescribed burn in Henry Cowell on Wednesday
The California Department of Parks and Recreation plans to ignite a 5-acre prescribed burn near the observation platform at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park this week.
San Lorenzo Valley High names new principal
After a unanimous vote of approval by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees at a special meeting Wednesday, May 9, Felton resident Karen van Putten was officially welcomed as the new principal of San Lorenzo Valley High School.
Roads to close during Monday’s cycling race
Bonny Doon and part of Boulder Creek will be affected by rolling road closures on Monday, May 14 as 128 professional cyclists pedal through the area as part of the AMGEN Tour of California.
Happy trails: Hikes make for perfect family outings
With several weeks of warm weather already in the books for 2012, the upcoming summer months are looking promising for youngsters looking to take advantage of Santa Cruz County’s collection of nature trails.
Richard “Dick” Beardsley June 30, 1938 — April 29, 2012
Services will be May 27 for longtime Ben Lomond resident Dick Beardsley, who died at his home April 29 after battling diabetes and leukemia for more than 10 years. He was 73.
Get lost in a book this summer
As a kid, summertime is the perfect time to find a nice, warm sunny spot to read a book. And what better place to get a good book than at your public library?
Show dog stolen in Scotts Valley
A Great Dane champion show dog was reported stolen from a man’s home on the 2400 block of El Rancho Drive in Scotts Valley on Tuesday, May 8.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...