Metro set to build new HQ in Santa Cruz
With an $11 million check freshly signed and delivered by the state, the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District is seeking contractors to begin construction of permanent headquarters.
Euperio, Ramos wed
Christian Ramos and Sherilyn Euperio were married July 7, 2012, in Santa Cruz. The groom’s father, the Rev. Thomas D. Ramos, officiated the ceremony.
Two new principals come to Scotts Valley
The coming school year will mean fresh faces at local schools, as Scotts Valley High School and Brook Knoll Elementary School get new principals this summer.
SLV Residents Face Another Power Struggle With PG&E
For people living in Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond and Felton, power outages have become a prominent aspect of daily life rather than an occasional annoyance.
During the last week of July, San Lorenzo Valley communities experienced a sustained loss of power every day for...
Election update: Provisional ballots challenge elections staff
Two weeks before the Dec. 4 deadline to officially certify the results of the Nov. 6 presidential election, workers at the Santa Cruz County Election Department are putting in extra hours to ensure that all the cast ballots are counted on time.
Homeless Camping Hearing Denied
A court case that has changed the way law enforcement agencies deal with homeless people may be headed for the Supreme Court.
Lead continues to pose hidden danger
As the rainy season approaches, construction projects tend to move inside. And during the dust and remodeling, homeowners can find themselves surprised by the presence of lead. Lead is one of the silent toxins that pose health issues because it accumulates in the body.
Author’s new book reflect on youth spent in Felton
For Dr. David Glass, Felton was the perfect place to transition from childhood to adulthood and, in his recently published book “Felton was so Fine,” he chronicles the history, culture and significant people that made his teenage years unique to San Lorenzo Valley.
Court takes issue of ‘standing’
The legal of issue of whether and under what circumstances a taxpayer or citizen can bring a lawsuit against a government agency was argued in court this week.
Robbery at Wells Fargo Bank in Scotts Valley
On September 2, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a robbery occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank on Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley. A man robbed the victim while she was making a withdrawal from the ATM. The suspect, a white male adult, was last seen driving away in a grey Ford Expedition. Witness statements and evidence found at the scene of the crime led the Officers and Detectives to identify the suspect. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Officers and Detectives located the suspect at a local residence. A 22 year old white male was arrested without incident.
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...