Restaurant venture breathes life into one of Felton’s most historic buildings
New life is being breathed into one of downtown Felton's most enduring landmarks, as Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing's new restaurant and taproom — The Cremer House — begins to take shape.
Home & Garden: Prevent catastrophe with wildfire preparations
With severe drought conditions in place throughout California and hot, summer weather fast approaching, local fire agencies are bracing for what is anticipated to be an eventful wildfire season
E-waste collection business sets up shop on in Scotts Valley
An industrial site in Scotts Valley long known for its less-than-stellar environmental past is getting a little greener as local entrepreneur Ken Keegan’s e-waste collection and recycling business picks up steam.
Boys and Girls Club seeks to regain momentum with building’s completion
The work on the newly renovated facility of the new Boys and Girls Club of the Valleys wrapped up several weeks ago, but the sparkling new building sits empty — its brand-new kitchen unused, dust gathering on the donated game tables as no children’s shouts fill its colorful walls.
Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra Azul Nursery-Garden, John Skinner and Kevin Larkin created the concept for the park renovation.
The garden will now host native and...
SLV district to seek substantial rate increase to complete projects
San Lorenzo Valley Water District will seek a significant rate increase that will be spread over five years to fund several major projects and cover regular increases in operating costs.
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...
