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Beginning Dec. 1, Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) will issue wintertime Spare the Air alerts for the San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz County. During these alerts, residents are encouraged to use cleaner heating sources, such as electricity, propane, natural gas or pellets. Notifications...

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 grant is going to make a big difference for Santa Cruz County residents,” said Lofgren and Panetta in a joint...

Encompass Community Services has announced that it will transition out of its role operating the federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Santa Cruz County. “This is not a decision we made lightly. In light of the extended federal shutdown, the delayed...

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 a reprisal of modernity, courtesy of a passionate cast, a dedicated student production team and two alumni-turned-directors who say the...

As the calendar careens toward the holidays in the San Lorenzo Valley, those looking to rid themselves of impending cabin fever have plenty of options for family fun, entertainment and a little exercise to boot. From Boulder Creek to Felton, the holiday spirit is...

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 holiday production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” transforms Shakespeare’s classic into something fresh and festive for the holidays. As four young...

Boulder Creek Odd Fellow Lodge #152 I.O.O.F. has announced an upcoming online silent auction featuring 11 captivating paintings by local artist Margot Slowik. The event offers art enthusiasts and community members a unique opportunity to acquire original works from one of Boulder Creek’s beloved...

Debbie Muth, president of the Scotts Valley Historical Society, is someone who can’t get enough of learning about, and sharing, stories of days gone by. Just last week, for example, she hopped on a webinar with UCSC professor Dr. Marin Rizzo-Smith to consider the subject...

Ben Lomond resident Rick Moran, 74, served on a U.S. Navy “fast attack” submarine in the Gulf of Tonkin. No, not during the “Incident” that caused America to become more ensnared in combat in Vietnam and the surrounding region in the middle of last...

The County of Santa Cruz recently announced its designation as a Clean California Community, a recognition that highlights local efforts to reduce litter, beautify public spaces and inspire community pride. Through this designation, Santa Cruz County will continue its commitment to cleaner streets, healthier neighborhoods...