Affordable Care Act event kicks off enrollment season
A contingent of approximately 50 community members, politicians, press, and local health care officials gathered on the steps of the Santa Cruz County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 1 to mark the first official day of open enrollment for the new Affordable Care Act — colloquially known as “Obamacare.”
Felton Music Hall Continues Pandemic Rebound
Thomas Cussins, president of Ineffable Music, wants to thank the community of San Lorenzo Valley for keeping Felton Music Hall’s doors open. As other entertainment venues have struggled—and faltered—during the crush of the pandemic, Felton Music Hall has stood strong.
Cussins, who is the managing...
SVUSD Scores $100K Grant From Education Foundation
The Scotts Valley Unified School District is getting a major boost in its bid to address student social and emotional challenges in the post-lockdown learning environment.
On Nov. 8, the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF) announced it would offer $100,000 this school year to hire...
Path clears for Bay Photo to buy Seagate campus
Plans moved forward this week for the potential move of Bay Photo’s operations from two locations in Santa Cruz to the former home of Seagate in Scotts Valley, after two financial speed bumps were resolved at the state and local levels.
Bonny Doon resident explores Antarctica underwater
Most residents of Santa Cruz County would likely think twice about the idea of going willingly into the ocean of the Monterey Bay during the winter, never mind scuba diving in 28-degree water under 25 feet of Antarctic ice.
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...
