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November 11, 2025

Metro’s budget woes could mean route changes

Bus riders in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley could face cuts to service, route changes and fee hikes in the coming year as state transportation grapples with a drastically reduced budget.

Hands-on construction flourishes at SLV High

When Ben Lomond’s Frank Wyllie stopped to talk to the Regional Occupation Program construction and engineering classes at San Lorenzo Valley High School this month, a page of history opened up.

Boulder Creek house fire guts duplex

A house fire that gutted a duplex at 12560 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek this afternoon was deemed “under control” by firefighters at 2:40 p.m.

A prayer and a present

Baymonte Christian School collected 361 plastic boxes full of hygienic supplies, toys and various toiletries that will travel around the world this holiday season as part of the

Remember to stay safe while you shop

Here are a few tips from the Scotts Valley Police Department to help you avoid becoming the victim of a crime while you shop during this holiday season:

Find your Thanksgiving feasting place

While most people have Thanksgiving dinner with the family at home, 10 percent of Americans will dine at a restaurant for the holiday, according to Forbes magazine.

Black Friday not so big for local stores

Karen Diamond, owner of Virgo Rising in Felton, said Black Friday — the Friday after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping day of the year — is often a nonevent for local stores.

Local charities in need of a boost

In a year when economic woes have plagued the country and unemployment has hovered near 10 percent, the need in Santa Cruz County is as great as it has been in a long time.

State parks feel the pinch

As the brisk winter season gets into full force, California State Parks will use the off-peak time to pinch pennies anywhere and everywhere — all in the effort to cut at least $14 million from its budget this fiscal year.

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News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025

Holiday Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday Spring Lakes Park’s third annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from...