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.
During the Nov. 2 general election, not only will Californians elect a new governor, but residents of Santa Cruz County also will elect many local officials.
The first Santa Cruz Hop ’N’ Barley Festival proved to be a success, drawing a crowd of more than 1,000 people who wanted to taste the wide array of beers on tap.
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.