Felton native eyes the big time as stand-up comic
Stand-up comic and Felton native Ian Harris is returning to his roots this month as he celebrates the premiere of his first hour-long comedy special with a live performance in Santa Cruz.
Performing Arts Center for Scotts Valley breaks ground
The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild recently began demolition of the interior of what’s left of Scotts Valley’s Roller Rink in preparation for a new performing arts center.
Candidates for SLVWD board promise change and civility
According to three candidates running together for three seats on the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board of Directors to be contested in the November election, the best way to guarantee change in the way the district conducts business is to elect all three as a slate, who will, if successful, have a majority on the five member board.
BC Rec moves forward in grant race
Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District is doing all it can to win a $5 million grant that would launch the building of a new recreation headquarters in downtown Boulder Creek.
Help for low-income children expands to SLV, SV
While many nonprofits reduce their services and consolidate operations, one children’s program in Santa Cruz County is growing.
SLV High production of ‘Footloose’ brings the 1980s back in style
The 1980s have spun back into style with San Lorenzo Valley High School’s musical performance of “Footloose” — the latest student theater production to take the Park Hall stage in Ben Lomond.
Teacher, businesswoman honored for community service
Terry Umstead and Karin Ann Park are this year’s winners of the Valley Women’s Club Hammer-Marcum Awards, recognizing the pair’s contributions to the San Lorenzo Valley.
New Voter Registration Database
The California Secretary of State’s office released information on November 23, 2015 saying that “thirty-one counties have now successfully deployed VoteCal, the voter registration database that will ultimately serve the entire state. VoteCal will replace the existing 58 county voter registration databases throughout the state.”
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...