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October 17, 2026

San Lorenzo Valley Water District to support a merger with the Lompico County Water District

At their August 20, Board Meeting, San Lorenzo Valley Water District presented Resolution 8 (15-16) to support a merger with Lompico County Water District. The terms of the resolution specify how the “capital financial considerations are (to be) enforced.”

Off Hours: Eye in the skies turns 20

I’m always surprised when a longtime local says, “Huh?” at the mention of the Lockheed-Martin facility up on the Ben Lomond Mountain ridge above Boulder Creek. But even those of us who are aware of it tend to forget about the world’s largest defense contractor in our midst.

The Mountain Gardener: Flowering shrubs brighten early spring

In the spring, we are surrounded by flowers of every color. It's our reward after the winter.

Felton resident receives coveted award

At graduation ceremony of the Baskin Engineering School, for the class of 2015 at UCSC, Stephen C. Petersen was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award.

Boulder Creek community rallies around family in need

During a ski trip to Tahoe with his family, Boulder Creek resident Ramey White was stricken with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which is sometimes fatal and has turned his life upside down.

Lets Go Fishin’: Getting crabby, and other fine eats from the sea

It is time to get the gas burners and large pots out for boiling crabs! I am so excited for crab season. I have come to enjoy the change of seasons and how they affect my menu at home.

New Faces

- Chase Mathew Rasmussenwas born at 4:55 a.m. March 13, 2012, to Lisa Rene (Pina) and Elmer Mathew Rasmussen of Scotts Valley. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces when he was delivered at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz.

Bank of America names Housing Matters as 2023 Neighborhood Champion

Housing Matters Bank of America
Bank of America announced Housing Matters as the 2023 Neighborhood Champion awardee for their work advancing economic mobility and building up underserved neighborhoods in Santa Cruz County.  Through a multi-year $50,000 grant and leadership training for its executive director and an emerging leader within its...

Redwood Mountain Faire brings music, food and art to Felton

Redwood Mountain Faire
The Redwood Mountain Faire returned to Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton on June 1-2, showcasing a weekend of musical performances by 26 bands on three stages. Diverse foods by local restaurants were on hand, plus beer, cider and wine from micro-breweries and wineries in...

Meet the new Lead Pastor at CommunityCovenantChurch

Situated among scores of stately redwood trees, Community Covenant Church welcomes Sunday worshipers. Their new minister, lead pastor Jeremiah Fair, is almost as tall as one of the redwood trees.

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Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant

Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety. The...