Little People’s Repertory Theater presents new mash-up production
The community is invited to join the cast of Little People’s Repertory Theater (LPRT) on an epic journey across Little Earth as it presents “Snowdo White and the Fellowship of the Mirror,” an original rock musical by Janinne Chadwick.
This mash-up of beloved fairy tales...
Presentation of Nature Photography Exhibit Launches at Scotts Valley Library
Marc Shargel has taken his cameras underwater to capture images of sharks, jellies and kelp forests. On land, he has made vivid images of eclipses and landscapes of the American West.
As a scuba diver, he has been watching ecological shifts in the Central California...
Owners of Scotts Valley Jewelers to retire in September
In a digital age obsessed by appearing luxurious, with BVLGARI watches flashed in magazine ads, rappers showing off necklaces worth more than your annual paycheck in music videos, and influencers hawking earrings of questionable provenance on Instagram, it can be easy to forget how...
Special Olympics flame passes through Scotts Valley
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope was on its way to Stevens Stadium, at Santa Clara University, where a packed Opening Ceremony—featuring former 49ers legend Bryant Young, Las Vegas showman Frankie Moreno and Lacey Schwimmer of Dancing with the Stars—awaited.
But first, it had to...
Cabrillo Stage presents ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ during month of July
Opening next week, experience the timeless tale of love as Cabrillo Stage brings the breathtaking musical “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to life.
Featuring the Disney-animated film’s Academy Award-nominated score, new songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz and Peter Parnell’s book that pulls directly...
Felton Farmers’ Market celebrates summer season
The Felton Farmers’ Market welcomes the solstice and the longest days of the year with SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER TIME, a celebration of the seasonal bounty of summer.
On Tuesday, June 27, during the standard market hours (1:30-5:30pm), the heart of Felton comes to life with...
News Briefs | Published June 23, 2023
Recruitment begins for Leadership Santa Cruz County Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Santa Cruz County 2023-24 program.
This will mark the organization’s 37th year with over 1,600 alumni, and is a great opportunity to learn about the many facets of the county’s...
Scotts Valley embarks on $1M road project
On June 4 at the Henfling’s stage at the Redwood Mountain Faire, a local bluegrass group called Bean Creek got the all-ages crowd dancing to multi-part harmony set to fiddle and banjo notes.
Three days later, Scotts Valley Council finally pulled the trigger on a...
Scotts Valley introduces $43M budget
The financial plan Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe introduced to City Council on June 7 wasn’t very flashy and acknowledged the precarious situation the community finds itself in post-pandemic, as American banks have failed and major changes have unfolded in the local economic...
Parkinson’s boxing class a lifeline for seniors with disease
Back in 1971, when Aretha Franklin crooned, “Rock steady, baby / That's what I feel now,” she was following in the footsteps of Alton Ellis & The Flames, who sang “Better get ready / Come do rock steady, ooh / You got to do...
Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County...
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra...