Murial Smith-Bockius April 27, 1923 — July 10, 2011
Former Ben Lomond shop owner Murial Smith-Bockius died July 10 at Flors Guest Home in Santa Cruz following a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 88.
From ashes to home
When the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District burned down an old wood-framed cabin in Boulder Creek during a training day in December, there was no sense of what could rise from the ashes.
Mount Hermon Road lane closures expected this week and next in valley
Mount Hermon Road outside of Felton will be subject to lane closures for the next nine days, announced the Santa Cruz County Public Works Department.
‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ shows at middle school
The San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Performing Arts Academy will perform “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” for a second weekend December 13, 14 and 15.
Bench Dedication Starts Downtown Boulder Creek Beautification Efforts
Wandering through downtown Boulder Creek, visitors and locals alike can peek into mom-and-pop stores, pick up a pizza or enjoy a warm beverage from either of the coffee shops in town. What they haven’t been able to do, though, is find a welcoming place...
Race Thru the Redwoods warms up in SLV
On your marks runners, the annual Race Thru The Redwoods is fast approaching on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Ben Lomond woman pleads not guilty to alleged embezzlement
A 42-year-old woman from Ben Lomond who is accused of embezzling more than $9,000 from the San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Panther Club pleaded not guilty to a charge of grand theft embezzlement during an arraignment Feb. 29.
Santa Cruz woman arrested after high-speed chase through Scotts Valley
A high-speed chase ensued in Scotts Valley last Sunday, Dec. 14, resulting in the arrest of a Santa Cruz woman.
School district reduces developer impact fees
The fees that developers have to pay Scotts Valley Unified School District are being cut almost in half, but not because Mayor Randy Johnson protested them publicly last December.
Valley Churches honors its angels
For the 15th year, Valley Churches United Missions recognized its Angels of the Year at Scopazzi’s Restaurant in Boulder Creek this week.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a...














