News Briefs | Published June 12, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in Highway 9 crash
A 30-year-old Martinez man died Sunday after his motorcycle crashed along Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at about 12:40pm on June 7 on northbound State Route 9 south of State...
Speed dating to spice up the valley
Nick Naccari wants to spice up what he sees as a slow social scene in the San Lorenzo Valley with some speed dating.
Valley welcomes new teachers to schools
A new year brings new faces to the staffs of almost every school because of retirements, leaves and changes of venue. The schools in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley are no exception this fall.
Land Trust collecting funds for ‘wildlife tunnel’
The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has announced that it has raised all the funds it needs to protect land on either side of Highway 17 for a wildlife tunnel. The final piece of funding was a $200,000 grant from the Coastal Conservancy to help purchase an easement on 170 acres west of the highway at Laurel Curve.
2014 Holiday Guide: Agape Dance Studio presents free performances of ‘The Nutcracker’
For the first time in three years, Agape Dance Academy will be giving a pair of free performances of the beloved holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.”
Alice Ritchie January 12, 1932-March 12, 2012
Alice Ritchie born at home on the family farm in Wisconsin January 12, 1932 passed away on March 12, 2012 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
No longer grounded
Christine Bakanoff-Adams, a vivacious quadriplegic mother, can now check skydiving off her life’s to-do list.
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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