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September 17, 2025

New faces

Waylon Andrew Smith was born to Lyndsey and Ryan Smith of Fresno at 8:30 a.m. July 11, 2011, at their home. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Waylon’s father is a 1998 San Lorenzo Valley High School alumnus.

TEDxSantaCruz announces call for speakers and volunteers for Spring 2024 event

TEDxSantaCruz organizers have launched a call for speakers, volunteers and sponsors for the next TEDxSantaCruz: RISING TOGETHER, slated for Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. The call is open to everyone who lives or works in Santa...

Boy who was catalyst for change in Scotts Valley remembered a year after his death

A boy whose death spurred a series of changes in Scotts Valley—with educators placing a renewed focus on combating bullying—was honored Feb. 3 in a lunchtime ceremony at Scotts Valley High School. Mateo Deihl, a freshman who died by suicide one year ago after experiencing...

Scotts Valley-based events producer putting on ‘Femme Takeover’

Jordan Lipaz has lived in Santa Cruz County for more than a decade and recently set up an office and recording studio in Scotts Valley. He started out producing events and makeshift gatherings for small crowds alongside a “rotating cast of characters,” at homes, open...

The Mountain Gardener: Trim ornamental grasses correctly for year-round vigor

I've lived in California my entire life and have traveled on many a back road enjoying the scenery, the trees, the flowers and the birds. Discovering a new road, the road less traveled, is half the fun of any journey. It was close to sunset recently when I found myself on one of those roads. Actually I kind of got lost on my way to Aunt Rosemary's house and ended up on the back side of Mt. Diablo. Serendipity, the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way, was on my side.

Holiday Shopping? Look at Your Receipts! Tax Paid for Online Shopping Helps Your Community

Your best holiday shopping deals may just be a click away. But, did you know that for every online purchase you and your fellow Californians make and don’t pay tax, you are missing out on an opportunity to help fund public safety, education, and other vital services in your community?

DATEBOOK: Oct. 9 to Nov. 6

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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...