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June 9, 2025

Valley Churches United gears up for ‘Spring Thing’ sale

The day the big bomb cyclone came through the San Lorenzo Valley, Valley Churches United’s building in Ben Lomond became a hub of activity. A previous client who was living in a rental unit, for example, showed up seeking shelter after her home was severely...

Valleys’ high school bands hit the road

Spring is an opportune time for students in the performing arts to share their talents, and both Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley high schools got in on the act as they traveled afar to strut their stuff in national competitions. *** Members of the Scotts...

Animal shelter welcomes new general manager

The Board of Directors for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) has unanimously appointed Amber Rowland as the next general manager. Rowland will oversee shelter, field and outreach operations with an annual budget of approximately $5 million and 30 employees. With 17 years in the...

Roaring Camp still chugging along at 60

When Jonathan Hawkins got the late-breaking news that Roaring Camp Railroads would be dropping its tourist train ticket price to the historical rate of 90 cents for its 60th anniversary, April 6, he suddenly had a new plan for the day. He and his 6-year-old...

‘Something Rotten!’ comes to Scotts Valley High

If all the world’s a stage, the Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) theater department welcomes you to see what’s happening on theirs. SVHS’ spring musical, “Something Rotten!,” is in the works and opens Friday, April 14. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers,...

534 Scotts Valley students receive library cards

Santa Cruz Public Library (SCPL) recently partnered with Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) for a two-day library card drive. A total of 534 high school students renewed or received new library cards over the course of the drive in March. SCPL librarians and SVHS staff...

Ben Lomond businesses rejoice as Highway 9 reopens

The March 31 reopening of Highway 9 south of Ben Lomond, after months where crews fought to clear a landslide and repair the San Lorenzo Valley lifeline, has brought plenty of joy to the spirits of Ben Lomond business owners. Raffaele Cristallo, the proprietor of...

Scotts Valley Chamber names 2022 community award winners

On Friday, April 14, the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the movers and shakers of the city at its annual Community Awards Gala held at Brett Harte Hall at Roaring Camp Railroads from 5-10pm.  In addition to live music and a live...

Boulder Creek man turns passion for knives into burgeoning business

Boulder Creek resident Lee Ross wanted a knife since he was 7 years old. His parents got him one after he turned 8. “I still have the stitch marks to show for it,” he says, wistfully, ruminating on the value of a good blade, following...

Storm damage uproots Boulder Creek family

Michele Fauss was sitting in twilight on the deck of the Boulder Creek home serving as a temporary refuge for her family after a fallen tree took their Shady Lane house out of commission, when the phone rang. You could hear the relief in her...

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Wildfire between Felton and Scotts Valley quelled

A wildfire that broke out between Felton and Scotts Valley midday Friday was quickly contained at 2.3 acres, as firefighters sought to quell flames...