“Second Chance” Summit on Proposition 47
On November 4, 2014, voters overwhelmingly (by 77 percent) approved Proposition 47, the initiative allowing “those with records that include certain low-level felonies to have old charges reclassified as misdemeanors, opening up new opportunities for housing, education and employment.” This may enable as many as 11,000 Santa CruzCounty residents to clear their records and put them on the path to a brighter future.
Three charged by FBI, SEC in $60M fraud case
Two more men have been tied by the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission to the $60 million investment fraud case that came to light in Scotts Valley in May.
Groundbreaking For the New Felton Library Draws Heartfelt Applause
The ground was officially broken for the new Felton Library last Saturday, which brought together a large group of dedicated community members, several local elected officials and many county staff members to celebrate. The symbolic act of turning a shovel of dirt didn’t take long, but represented the culmination of more than a decade of collaborative effort to build a brand new, 8,900 square foot library in Felton.
Zinnia’s opening second location at Scotts Valley Hangar project
Emerging from the darkest days of the pandemic, Dedra Bennett, owner of Zinnia’s Gift Boutique, is getting ready to open a second store—this time focusing on interior décor.
Home by Zinnia’s is the latest addition to The Hangar at Skypark development at 262 Mount Hermon...
Another fire-hydrant hit in Scotts Valley
For the second time in just over a month, a car hit a fire hydrant on Mt. Hermon Road today.
Santa Cruz County awarded $8M grant for mental health, substance use services
The County of Santa Cruz has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 47 Grant Program to enhance mental health, substance use disorder and diversion services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
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Police in Pursuit to benefit local Special Olympics athletes
Local law enforcement officers are racing to raise money for kids at the Ocean Speedway this Friday night.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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