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Santa Cruz County Parks plans free ‘Punt, Pass, Kick’ events ahead of Big Game

January 30, 2026

Scotts Valley Middle School students find their voices in ‘Frozen Jr.’

Scotts Valley announces reopening of Skypark Big Kid Playground

Former Scotts Valley police chief hired as second-in-command at UCSC force

Boulder Creek Reindeer Run marks biggest year yet with record turnout

Short plays deliver big stories in 8 Tens @ 8 theater fest

January 23, 2026

Each January brings a feeling of fresh motivation to Santa Cruz. While local residents attempt to adhere to their New Year’s resolutions by joining...

Mathnasium brings after-school math instruction to Scotts Valley elementaries

January 16, 2026

For years, Mathnasium has been on the ground to assist San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley families tackle one of the most common and...

Martinez reflects on first year as 5th District supervisor

January 15, 2026

When Monica Martinez reflects on her first year as Santa Cruz County’s Fifth District supervisor, one word comes up again and again: whirlwind. “It’s been...

Boulder Creek feline rescue organization continues life-saving mission

January 9, 2026

Dec. 29 was laundry day at Kitten Kornher Rescue along Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek. The Christmas storms (and tornado warning) were in...

Ben Lomond history talk returns with new stories at Park Hall

January 8, 2026

This January, Park Hall will once again echo with stories of grit, ambition and larger-than-life characters who helped shape Ben Lomond and the greater...

Santa Cruz Museum presents inaugural 5 Minute Film Fest

January 8, 2026

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) has announced the inaugural MAH 5 Minute Film Fest, with the screening taking place on Thursday...

Damians Ladder marks 500th home repair, expands impact across county

January 2, 2026

Since 2023, Damians Ladder—a nonprofit that provides low- to no-cost small home repairs for seniors and people with disabilities in Santa Cruz County—has served...

In his final act as mayor, Timm presides over approval of Scotts Valley Town Center Specific Plan and EIR

December 31, 2025

For Scotts Valley City Council all to be in sync, it took a quick hand-off of a mystery item by Kirsten Maure to her...

Scotts Valley K-9 team surprised with Hometown Hero honor

December 23, 2025

During an event to celebrate the season, an unexpected moment of gratitude took center stage at the annual Scotts Valley Christmas Tree Lighting on...

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley donates 2025 Music at Skypark proceeds to local schools

December 23, 2025

Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley donated $17,641 to Scotts Valley Unified School District in October to help pay the District’s costs of offering music...

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Santa Cruz County Parks plans free ‘Punt, Pass, Kick’ events ahead of Big Game

Scotts Valley Middle School students find their voices in ‘Frozen Jr.’

Scotts Valley announces reopening of Skypark Big Kid Playground

Former Scotts Valley police chief hired as second-in-command at UCSC force

Boulder Creek Reindeer Run marks biggest year yet with record turnout

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Scotts Valley Council clears surplus land step for Town Center project

News Briefs | Published Jan. 30, 2026

Bird-deterrent installation to cause Highway 9 delays

Santa Cruz County forms S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee to prepare for federal immigration...

Fatal crash reported on southbound Highway 17