Damians Ladder turns flute gift into musical opportunity for local students
Wolfgang Mozart wrote an opera, “The Magic Flute,” and the story is the typical one about a “handsome prince” who was saved by the music of the Magic Flute.
Damians Ladder’s story is about a beautiful silver flute, donated to us by Holly Christiansen and...
Scotts Valley theater rebrands, now known as ‘The Landing’
In March 2022, the first-ever Alfred Hitchcock Festival was held to great fanfare at a fledgling new theater space in the building that once was a roller rink. It seemed to go off without a hitch, that was until the group was unable to...
Felton Eagle Scouts fly high after achieving top rank
Sunday, Jan. 12, brought out the best of Felton Scout Troop 604 as four of its members achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony attended by family and friends at the Elks Club in Santa Cruz.
Ryan Clark, Gabriel Dobson, Caleb Jones and...
Step into suspense during this weekend’s Hitchcock Festival in Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz County has been the backdrop for various horror movies, most famously “Lost Boys,” “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” and, more recently, Jordan Peele’s “Us.” But its deepest connection to Hollywood involves the ultimate master of the macabre.
Back in the 1940s, director Alfred...
Explore the intricate world of calculation at San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s new exhibition
San Lorenzo Valley Museum is counting on locals to visit its newest exhibition, “The Way We Calculated,” at the San Lorenzo Valley’s Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton. The exhibition runs until June 15, with a reception on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm.
This...
Dorothy Audsley Johnston Nov. 29, 1916 — Oct. 6, 2012
A memorial service has been held for former Ben Lomond resident Dorothy Johnston, who died peacefully of natural causes with her daughters by her side. She was 95.
Santa Cruz County digital artists show off innovation, creativity
Santa Cruz County is an artist’s haven. From stunning natural landscapes and Open Studios to museums and galleries, local artists have access to some of the most progressive and collaborative venues in the country, and their work is celebrated in a variety of ways.
One...
Community wildfire safety fair comes to Corralitos on Saturday
As wildfire season approaches, residents of Corralitos and surrounding areas are invited to attend a free, hands-on community event focused on wildfire safety and neighborhood resilience.
The Corralitos Wildfire Resiliency Fair will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 4-6pm at the Corralitos Community Center,...
$7M boost ignites forest resilience in Santa Cruz Mountains
Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Santa Cruz County has secured a $7 million Forest Health Grant from Cal Fire to implement an ambitious, regionally...
