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May 19, 2026

Man suffers burns in Ben Lomond structure fire

A fire that broke out in a cabin at a construction company yard about a mile north of Ben Lomond on Tuesday spread to...

Alcohol suspected in Boulder Creek crash that killed man, injured another

A 34-year-old man was killed, and his passenger seriously hurt, after the truck he was driving struck a tree and flipped over just after...

Meeting gives update on potential Big Basin Water Company receivership

On July 13, the Highlands Park Senior Center was teeming with frustrated San Lorenzo Valley residents. Customers of Big Basin Water Company (BBWC) gathered—in-person...

Joint meeting delves into creation of Scotts Valley’s Housing Element

During the joint special meeting of the Scotts Valley Council and Planning Commission, held at the end of last month, the City’s plan for...

Supervisors vote to establish Third-party Plan Check program in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to establish a Third-party Plan Check (TPC) program that will give permit seekers the option to...

Roadside clearing begins on local roads in Felton, Ben Lomond

The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure has announced that the 2023 Pavement Management Project is continuing.  Local roads listed below...

Thousands Attend Parades in Boulder Creek and Scotts Valley

Even though no fireworks displays were held in Santa Cruz County this Independence Day (well, not legal ones at least), a pair of North...

Caregiver Support Group to Meet Remotely; Art Needed for Child Crisis Center (news briefs)

If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a caregiver support group can offer an opportunity to connect with others. In...

County, 911 Launch Improved Alert and Warning System

The County of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Regional 911 have announced the launch of CruzAware, an innovative and comprehensive community alert and warning...

Armed Robbery Suspects Flee Highway 9 Crash Scene on Foot

Three suspects involved in an armed robbery this morning near Highway 9 and State Route 35—where Skyline Boulevard and the route between Saratoga and...

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Johnson wins dismissal of attempted human trafficking charges, DA refiles

He was the sort of guy who could paint a sandwich board with a creative flair. He went by the moniker “Oakengard” and was...