BC organizes to fight library closure
A group of Boulder Creek residents has banded together to fight the possibility that their neighborhood library branch could close in the wake of a budget crunch for county libraries.
John Joseph ‘Jack’ Sullivan
Longtime Ben Lomond resident John Joseph “Jack” Sullivan died April 15, 2010, in Santa Cruz at the age of 85.
Scotts Valley library friends aim to raise $250K
The Scotts Valley chapter of the Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries has launched a capital campaign to raise $250,000 to outfit the new Scotts Valley Library.
Felton, Boulder Creek libraries in jeopardy
Felton and Boulder Creek could lose their neighborhood library branches as the Santa Cruz Public Libraries system grapples with an ever-shrinking budget.
Two Scotts Valley principals step down
Two familiar administrators in the Scotts Valley School District will retire in June to pursue activities outside the realm of public schools.
Perking up Ben Lomond Park
A major upgrade to Ben Lomond Park is in the works after county parks allotted more than $400,000 in noncompetitive grant money to complete a first round of upgrades in the park.
Business Notes: Zimbabwe art on local display
Santa Cruz County Bank has a new art exhibit on display. “Circle of Life” will be shown in bank locations across the county, including the Scotts Valley branch at 4604 Scotts Valley Drive.
John ‘Jack’ Sullivan
An Irish wake celebration is planned this weekend to commemorate the life of longtime San Lorenzo Valley resident John “Jack” Sullivan, who died April 15, 2010, in Ben Lomond. He was 85 years old.
Boulder Creek Elementary earns ‘distinguished’ honor
Boulder Creek Elementary School has been named one of only two distinguished elementary schools in Santa Cruz County by the California Department of Education.
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...