Weeklong storms pound valleys
A series of blustery, wet storms that felled trees and power lines across the San Lorenzo Valley and flooded the Felton Grove community continued Thursday afternoon with steady rain and light winds.
Union Bank welcomes new branch manager
When Bay Federal Credit Union closed its Westside Santa Cruz Branch last fall, Janene Adema thought she would be hunting high and low for a job.
Boulder Creek aims to build downtown rec hall
The Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District hopes to build a new community center and park in the heart of Boulder Creek.
Middle school still tops SV priority list
Rebuilding Scotts Valley Middle School remains the top priority for the Scotts Valley Unified School District, according to a facilities committee of school officials, trustees and community members.
Fire chief launches Twitter account for road updates
Ben Lomond fire Chief John Charcho has partnered with other fire districts in the San Lorenzo Valley to launch an online Twitter account to announce road closures in the valley.
Accident victims regain hope in SV home
Tucked away on a quiet Scotts Valley street stands a house filled with love, hope, heartbreak and strength. The five people who live there have all been victim to accidents that left them with brain damage, paralysis or both.
Storm rages on Wednesday
A winter storm that struck Santa Cruz County on Sunday night has continued Wednesday with heavy rainfall and blustery winds that have caused trees to fall like matchsticks.
Highway 9 slow as storm blusters for second day
A winter storm that struck Santa Cruz County on Sunday night has continued through Tuesday, causing disruptions on main thoroufares in the San Lorenzo Valley and Bonny Doon. Various power-outages have also occured throughout the valley.
Rain falls, roads close
With heavy rains beginning to saturate the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, trees are falling, closing roads in the area. Stay updated by following the road closures here.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
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