Dry conditions cause worries for local water, fire personnel
With temperatures in the 70s the past several weeks, warm, dry conditions have defined the winter months in Santa Cruz County
Valley Churches United set for annual backpack distribution
A new school year is right around the corner and Valley Churches United Missions in Ben Lomond is aiming to prepare students in need with the supplies necessary for a successful academic year.
Camp workers may be near contract
The struggle between workers at Camp Recovery Center in Scotts Valley and administration over the workers’ first contract could be nearing an end after nearly a year of bargaining.
Metro schedule to change mid-September in valley
San Lorenzo Valley Middle and High schools will begin the 2011-12 school year Tuesday, Aug. 23, and students who rely on the Santa Cruz Metro bus system to get to class will need to keep an eye on schedules that will change beginning Sept. 15.
Scotts Valley native picked as elementary principal
It takes several minutes for Shar Santos to make her way through the students’ lunch area at Brook Knoll Elementary School. Every few steps, children run up their former teacher and newly minted principal — “Ms. Santos, Ms. Santos!” — for a quick hug or a friendly hello.
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...
