Valleys hammered by wind storm
A 24-hour windstorm with gusts up to 60 miles per hour have caused branches and trees to fall all over Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley causing widespread power outages throughout the two valleys.
Jane Gretchen Madden June 1, 1927 — Dec. 10, 2011
A service will be this weekend for Boulder Creek resident Jane Madden, who died Dec. 10 in Santa Cruz. She was 84.
Donald R. Higgins: Aug. 3, 1943 — Aug. 14, 2012
Known for his Stetson hat and cowboy boots, longtime Ben Lomond resident Donald R. Higgins died with family by his side in Santa Cruz. He was 69.
Brenda Elizabeth Clark Allen: Feb. 7, 1961 to May 8, 2013
A memorial service will be held Saturday for San Lorenzo Valley resident Brenda Elizabeth Clark Allen who died peacefully after a 16-year battle with cancer. She was 52.
News Briefs | Published Jan. 17, 2025
Coastal trail projects receive federal investment
Rep. Jimmy Panetta announced a new federal investment in coastal trail projects in California’s 19th Congressional District. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $19.5 million to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to support the segments of...
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...
