Invasive beetle found along Zayante Creek identified as novel to West Coast
A non-native invasive shothole borer beetle found along Zayante Creek south of Graham Hill Road in October has been identified as Euwallacea interjectus, a beetle originating from Southeast Asia.
Prior U.S.-based identifications of Euwallacea interjectus have been restricted to states in the Southeastern part of...
Motivational speaker comes to SV
Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs. But the 26-year-old Australian has found a way to give his life meaning.
Roads from valley to Bonny Doon to be resurfaced
Bonny Doon residents should soon enjoy smoother drives, as the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works recently announced work to repair damaged roadways up the mountain.
Haunted house nets $9K for cancer research
Students The Scotts Valley High School Haunted House presented a check for $9,399.01 to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during a school board meeting this week.
Local teenager heading to National Motocross Championship
Sam Martin is not your average high school student. At 16, Martin, who grew up in Ben Lomond, has qualified for Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championship. After placing first in several amateur youth competitions, Martin, 16, received an invitation to the National Championship. Sam will participate in the 125cc and 250cc in his age group during the races from July 30 to August 4 in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
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...
