Former Ben Lomond shop owner Murial Smith-Bockius died July 10 at Flors Guest Home in Santa Cruz following a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 88.
A changing of the guard took place July 1 at the California Highway Patrol’s Santa Cruz office as Capt. Matt Olson officially took over command of the post.
On Thursday, July 28, about 100 people — 58 youths between the ages of 12 and 18 and 46 adults — donned pioneer-style attire and set off on trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains to replicate a trek taken by their spiritual ancestors.
Late-spring and early-summer rains have created extra growth and fire danger in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Residents should take heed of defensible space guidelines to protect their homes in the event of a wildfire.
During her first week on the job, Superintendent Penny Weaver found Scotts Valley to be a welcoming place, and she’s bursting at the seams over her new position.
It’s been close to a year and a half since the drive-thru coffee shop just off Mount Hermon Road changed ownership, and the improvements are more and more noticeable.
Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office has announced the launch of Fraud Notify, a new service that helps protect property owners from potential real estate...