Ben Lomond man wins $25K with hole-in-one
On June 19, Ben Lomond resident Justin Russell received a $25,000 check — his prize for shooting a hole-in-one May 18 at Seascape Golf Club in Aptos.
Let’s go fishin’: Crab season to begin Saturday
Crab season is starting soon, rockfish are still on the bite and the 35th annual Albacore Feed is Nov. 10. The days may be getting shorter, but there are tons of fun fishing options to be had.
Cycling pump track proposed in Scotts Valley
Cyclists may have a new place to ride their bikes if a plan to build a recreational pump track in Scotts Valley comes to fruition.
Valley People: Passion for ocean drives Scotts Valley entrepreneur
Chris La Franchi is a Scotts Valley surfer and diver who turned his lifelong passion for the ocean into a career preserving tropical coral reefs.
The Mountain Gardener: Regular walks can find garden problems early
I go out into my garden and look around daily.
Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows continued progress in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP) has released results of the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, demonstrating a significant drop in individuals...
