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September 12, 2025

Try the benefits of yoga

Tired of living with chronic aches and pains, low energy, insomnia, and other stress-related symptoms? Finding the right yoga class, and practicing yoga regularly, could bring relief.

$122 million in CA storm damage

Caltrans crews statewide are preparing for the next round of winter storms and will be working 24/7 monitoring state routes and keeping roadways open and clear.                                                                              

1890 rains washed out the San Lorenzo Valley

When the rain began to fall on Thursday night, Jan. 23, 1890, the annual rainfall total at Boulder Creek had already passed the two-yard mark.  The storms had started on Oct. 7 and would continue, seemingly unabated, until the following May, leaving behind a staggering 125 inches of water.

The drought is over, for the mountains at least

As a second round of storms hit first Northern California, then Southern California this week, several forecasters were declaring the four-year drought was finally over, at least for the north.

PAL football needs volunteers

The Santa Cruz County Police Activities League (SCCPAL) is looking for volunteers who are passionate about youth football to help in their upcoming season.

Soaring pension costs in Scotts Valley

A decision in December by the board of the California pension fund for public employees –CalPERS – to lower its growth expectations has left Scotts Valley and other cities across the state reeling from the prospects of dramatic increases in pension costs.

Umbrella bandit nabbed by deputies

The man who authorities say robbed the Liberty Bank, 6230 Highway in Felton last Tuesday didn’t get far.

$2 million sought for road repairs

A break in the rain last weekend gave Santa Cruz County and Caltrans crews a valuable window to clear the fallen trees and rock and mud slides from numerous roads and highways, caused by last week’s heavy rains.

Umbrella Bandit still at large

An umbrella-carrying man who robbed Liberty Bank in Felton on Tuesday, Jan. 10, was still at large late Wednesday.

Drought still officially persists

The drought continues, for a while at least.

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News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025

Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...