News Briefs | Published Nov. 3, 2023
Supervisor attends White House executive order event on AI
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Zach Friend participated in a White House executive order event Oct. 30 on artificial intelligence (AI), recognizing the County’s leadership in developing AI policies on behalf of the public.
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Chihuahuas eligible for free spay/neuter
Starting February 1, all Chihuahuas living in Santa CruzCounty are eligible for a free spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination and microchip identification by Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. This offer is limited to the first 100 Chihuahua owners that sign up, first come, and first served.
Local hopes to take LED to the masses
Felton resident Pete Catalano wants to light up your parking lot. And he has found a way to do it with better light and less electricity.
A look back at 2010
Nationwide, the year 2010 might be remembered because of the passage of a presidential health care bill that, over the next several years, will cover millions of Americans now without health insurance. Or perhaps it will be most memorable for the debate that led to passage of a health bill that made neither of the major political parties happy. More locally, it might be California’s decision not to legalize recreational marijuana that will capture enduring attention.
River, beach cleanups collect tons of trash
Saturday, Sept. 17, was not a good day for trash. It was a great day for the San Lorenzo River and for the Monterey Bay.
Home & Garden: Spring cleaning season arrives in the San Lorenzo Valley
There are many opportunities available for locals who are seeking to partake in the annual spring-cleaning ritual.
Bacteria found in two SV water samples
Two drinking water samples taken Sept. 15 by the Scotts Valley Water District tested positive for coliform bacteria, an indicator that there could be more harmful bacteria in the water, though later tests suggested an error might have caused the positive readings.
Local community member seeks aid after tragic accident
Motorcycle enthusiast and Felton resident David Ralston, Jr., was involved in a collision on Friday, Sept. 19 that resulted in a critical injury.
High school holds volunteer fair
Scotts Valley High School had its second volunteer fair Friday, Nov. 9, in the school quad.
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...