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

January 2, 2026

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

Scotts Valley K-9 team surprised with Hometown Hero honor

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

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

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...

New METRO buses coming to Santa Cruz County

December 3, 2025

Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta have announced that Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District received a $1,152,000 grant for its Paratransit Vehicle Replacement Project. “This...

Encompass to transition local Head Start services in Santa Cruz County

December 3, 2025

Encompass Community Services has announced that it will transition out of its role operating the federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs...

SVHS Drama revives Wilde’s classic ‘Earnest’ comedy with modern take

November 28, 2025

At Scotts Valley High School, the drama department is taking on Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest.” The play is getting...

San Lorenzo Valley celebrates the holidays with community festivities

November 28, 2025

As the calendar careens toward the holidays in the San Lorenzo Valley, those looking to rid themselves of impending cabin fever have plenty of...

Magical winter revival: MCT’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ transforms for the holidays

November 26, 2025

Snow may not fall very frequently in the San Lorenzo Valley, but magic certainly will this season at Park Hall as Mountain Community Theater’s...

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

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

Scotts Valley K-9 team surprised with Hometown Hero honor

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

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

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News Briefs | Published Jan. 2, 2026

Santa Cruz County Public Health receives grants for traffic safety programs

Driver arrested at Scotts Valley DUI checkpoint

San Lorenzo Valley Water District extends deadline for committee applications

Santa Cruz County urges residents to take precautions ahead of storm