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Mathnasium brings after-school math instruction to Scotts Valley elementaries

January 16, 2026

Martinez reflects on first year as 5th District supervisor

Boulder Creek feline rescue organization continues life-saving mission

Ben Lomond history talk returns with new stories at Park Hall

Santa Cruz Museum presents inaugural 5 Minute Film Fest

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...

Secret Santa program grows to help 42 families in Scotts Valley this year

December 19, 2025

While Santa Claus may still be finalizing route details with Rudolph, Dasher and Dancer or pushing employees in his workshop at the North Pole...

Like clockwork, Santa Claus arrives via firetruck and Holiday Tree is lit in Scotts Valley

December 18, 2025

It’s one of the highlights of the holiday season for parents and children—and local residents seeking to give back to the community. And this year’s...

Filmmaker turns personal trauma into art with new comedy-drama, ‘Dissociated Me’

December 11, 2025

For filmmaker Janaé Ballot, telling her own story was never supposed to be easy—but she didn’t expect her story to take on the twists...

Community Bridges launches fund to support families facing detention or separation

December 11, 2025

Immigration enforcement actions have significant impacts on families, often leading to financial instability, housing crises, childcare disruptions and legal uncertainties. In response, Community Bridges has...

Scotts Valley High grad wins silver medal for Team USA at trampoline competition

December 5, 2025

When Scotts Valley High School alum Nate Swanepoel clinched the silver for Team USA in double-mini-trampoline at the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique World Age...

MBARD issues Spare the Air program for San Lorenzo Valley

December 5, 2025

Beginning Dec. 1, Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) will issue wintertime Spare the Air alerts for the San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz...

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Mathnasium brings after-school math instruction to Scotts Valley elementaries

Martinez reflects on first year as 5th District supervisor

Boulder Creek feline rescue organization continues life-saving mission

Ben Lomond history talk returns with new stories at Park Hall

Santa Cruz Museum presents inaugural 5 Minute Film Fest

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Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton begins Tuesday

News Briefs | Published Jan. 16, 2026

California State Parks to conduct pile burning at Big Basin, Henry...

One week of overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton...

Award-winning country artist William Prince still feels like an underdog