Driver pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed 2
A woman charged with the death of a Scotts Valley man pleaded guilty to manslaughter and drunken driving this week and will be sentenced to 26 years in state prison.
Candlelight vigil set for SLV teen killed in car accident
San Lorenzo Valley High School will host a candlelight vigil to remember senior Kirsten Wetterhorn who was killed in a car accident in Boulder Creek.
Young scientists recognized in Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair
Some of the brightest young minds that Santa Cruz County has to offer gathered at the fairgrounds in Watsonville on Saturday, Feb. 28 for the 27th annual Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair.
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 fun run event to raise tsunami awareness. The race culminates with a general emergency preparedness event at the finish area...
New report shows ag’s impact on Santa Cruz County economy, workforce
A new report underscores how Santa Cruz County’s agricultural sector not only supports local families and the region’s economy and heritage but also provides value to the local environment and vital ecosystems.
According to the recently released “Economic Contributions of Santa Cruz County Agriculture” report,...
Pride Flag debate exposes political divide
A rainbow flag was waving above Scotts Valley City Hall by 10:15am on June 2—it marked the culmination of a year of work on a ceremonial flag policy. Still, a surprise political tactic the previous night at the council meeting threatened to derail its...
All about the oils
Elizabeth Jones is an expert when it comes to using natural oils to increase healthy living.
Lee Overbeck: Remembering a Great Coach and a Greater Man
Lots of teachers inspire by opening the door to learning new things. Some special teachers with how they approach their craft can inspire and enrich their charges years after the final school bell has run. One of these for me, and thousands others, was San Lorenzo Valley High’s Lee Overbeck, who died Wednesday from leukemia.
Preliminary hearing: suspect accused of shooting at CHP officers in Scotts Valley
Kristopher Payopay has failed to evade attempted murder charges. He’s accused of shooting at California Highway Patrol officers in Scotts Valley with a machine gun during a pursuit.
He was held to answer by Judge Hector Ramon for 10 crimes, plus enhancements, during a preliminary...
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...