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Octogenarian proves age has no limit when setting new records

February 6, 2026

Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County marks 50 years with Food From the Heart fundraiser

Applications open for Scotts Valley Citizens Academy

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

January 29, 2026

City of Scotts Valley will celebrate the reopening of the newly replaced Skypark Big Kid Playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Jan. 31, from...

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

January 29, 2026

After all the fanfare surrounding his departure, former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Jr. only ended up spending a few days as a...

Boulder Creek Reindeer Run marks biggest year yet with record turnout

January 23, 2026

On Christmas Eve morning, as dawn broke over Boulder Creek and the last gusts of a fierce winter storm gave way to calm skies,...

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...

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Octogenarian proves age has no limit when setting new records

Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County marks 50 years with Food From the Heart fundraiser

Applications open for Scotts Valley Citizens Academy

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.’

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Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton continues Sunday

Candidate filing opens Monday for June 2026 Primary Election

News Briefs | Published Feb. 6, 2026

CHP: E-bike crashes down 32% in Santa Cruz County

Supervisor Martinez chosen as 2026 board chair