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As National Travel and Tourism Week reaches its midpoint in the United States, Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) announced that the local tourism industry grew by just over 3% in 2024. National Travel and Tourism Week began on Sunday, May 4, and continues through Saturday,...

Scotts Valley and Felton Farmers’ Markets launch 2025 seasons As spring unfolds, the Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market and Felton Farmers’ Market are preparing for their 2025 openings, bringing local flavors to their respective communities. The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market will begin on May 3 at the...

The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County is inviting applications for the 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury, an independent 19-member panel that investigates local government operations and addresses citizen concerns. Informational meetings and open houses will take place at various library locations throughout April: Wednesday, April 16,...

Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was found guilty by a jury on several charges related to child molestation, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on April 15. The verdict was reached after a trial overseen by Judge Pamela Butler. Harris was...

Music is one of the threads that connects human beings. Whether it’s pop, rock ’n’ roll or down-home country, the lyrics and rhythms of songs help us not only tell our own stories, but they align us with artists that interpret our feelings and...

RTC hosts community session on ZEPRT project Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will hold an informational community session on Monday, June 9, from 3:30-5pm to discuss the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project. The session will cover ridership projections, including expected...

Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) has announced a vacancy for a well owner alternate representative on its board of directors and is now accepting applications. Established in 2017 to adhere to California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, SMGWA serves the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley...

As April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Scotts Valley Police Department (SVPD) is emphasizing the crucial need for drivers to remain focused and vigilant on the road. With a marked increase in incidents related to distracted driving, the SVPD is urging motorists to keep...

Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup Day returns May 10 Community members across Santa Cruz County are invited to take part in the second annual Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup Day, happening Saturday, May 10. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to sign up now...

Santa Cruz County has officially broken ground on a $23 million renovation and improvement of the Juvenile Hall facility located at 3650 Graham Hill Road in Felton. Funded primarily through state funding, it represents the most substantial improvement project in the building’s 57-year history. The...