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October 1, 2025

County offers path to compliance for non-permitted structures

With a goal of reducing the number of unpermitted structures in the region, Santa Cruz County planning officials have introduced the Legalization Assistance Permit Program, a program that allows property owners to work with the county to legalize unpermitted structures, remodels, and alterations without fear of fines or legal action.

Local filmmaker’s El Salvador documentary to air on PBS

A Boulder Creek-based documentarian’s latest film is scheduled to air this Sunday, bringing a view into the dramatically changing landscape of El Salvador.

New owners bring new life to SV restaurant

It’s been a little over a year since Scotts Valley restaurateurs Danny and Marty Soliz reopened the former Heavenly Café as the renamed and revamped Heavenly Roadside Café.

Obituary: Mary Barnett

Mary Barnett

Local teens injured in downtown Santa Cruz shooting

The victims of Sunday’s shooting on Pacific Avenue and Birch Lane in Santa Cruz were residents of Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley.

Dispatch Log (Jan. 30, 2015)

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Valley People: SV Senior Center thrives with Darshana Patel-Croskrey

Baby Boomers are redefining what it means to be a senior, as their outlook on aging focuses on staying physically and mentally fit.

The Mountain Gardener: What to do in the garden now

Given the strange weather we’ve had so far this winter, I shouldn’t be surprised that many of the plants and trees are showing signs of life.

Santa Cruz Trains: Filbert and the ghost of Joseph Peery

Once long ago, just to the south of Boulder Creek, there was another small town called Lorenzo. This unimaginatively named settlement was the brainchild of local lumberman and entrepreneur, Joseph Wilburn Peery.

Club Roundup

Kiwanis of the Valleys

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News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025

Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...