Lompico Water considers merger with SLV
After a year of shakeups and a strong recommendation by the county grand jury, the Lompico County Water District is exploring a way to merge with the neighboring San Lorenzo Valley Water District.
Local theater group gets ready to launch ‘Peter Pan’
It’s “Peter Pan” with a “Star Wars” twist and a Motown soundtrack.
Local charity looks to pack up backpacks
Ben Lomond-based Valley Churches United Missions has launched its 2010 Back to School Supplies Drive to collect and then distribute backpacks full of school supplies to needy students.
SmartMeter questioned in Scotts Valley
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s crusade to place SmartMeter devices at all California homes and businesses has been met with complaints of inaccurate billing issues and health risks across the state.
Felton native returns to Don Quixote’s
Felton native Alli Battaglia will make a return to her roots with a concert at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall at 8 p.m. July 24.
Scotts Valley doc still focused on Haiti
In May, Dr. William Mears spent a week in Haiti working eight-hour medical shifts from a mobile clinic. Even though half a year has passed since the quake that left 1 million people displaced, Mears said, the country is still in shambles.
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...