Locals to compete in world disc golf championship in county
Professional disc golfers from around the globe will converge on the Monterey Bay Area this weekend for the Pro Disc Golfers Association Disc Golf World Championships.
Local volunteers honor MLK Day with Quail Hollow Ranch habitat restoration
Some 20 volunteers spent their Martin Luther King Day waging war against the invasive French broom that dominates Quail Hollow Ranch.
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today reminded consumers about the importance of safe food handling to prevent foodborne illness. “Bacterial pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter can be present in foods, such as meat and poultry, and can cause illness due to insufficient cooking, inadequate cooling and improper food handling practices,”
Scotts Valley Tree Lighting Dec.3
Scotts Valley officially kicks off its holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 3 with its biggest Christmas Tree Lighting Festival ever.Co-sponsored by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and Gateway Bible Church, the event at the Scotts Valley Community Center will feature carriage rides by Clydesdale horses, two entertainment stages, dancers, food, students singing Christmas carols and live bands.As he did in Felton last weekend, Santa will arrive on a firetruck, with plenty of photo opportunities. The event is from 4 to 7 p.m., and the tree lighting is expected to occur about 6 p.m.
Around Town: Fundraiser for youth programs raises $4,600
Scotts Valley Police Department Chief John Weiss greets arrivals at a D.A.R.E. fundraising golf tournament at Valley Gardens Golf Course in Scotts Valley on May 13.
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...
