MCT stages ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ in Ben Lomond
Mountain Community Theater in Ben Lomond has tackled some heavy-hitting pieces of acting in its 40-plus year history: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Twelve Angry Jurors” and “August: Osage County.” This year is no exception as the community-based group adds “Who’s Afraid of...
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School students nominated for Queer Youth Leadership Awards
San Lorenzo Valley middle schoolers Farley Blackmun and Petra King met at Taqueria Vallarta in Felton on Sunday morning, ahead of this weekend’s Queer Leadership Awards gala in South County where they both have been nominated.
The students gathered to reflect on their nominations and...
Scotts Valley Middle School Drama presents ‘Footloose: Youth Edition’ at The Landing
Scotts Valley Middle School Drama will present “Footloose: Youth Edition” May 15-16 at The Landing, the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center, marking the program’s first performance at the venue.
The production features a predominantly eighth-grade cast, with many students taking the stage for their final...
Tinnell named 2026-27 Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate
Santa Cruz Public Libraries and former Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Farnaz Fatemi, in partnership with Urban Word, have named Vicky Arabella Tinnell of Santa Cruz High School as the 2026-27 Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate.
Tinnell was selected from a cohort of finalists...
Felton pump track project breaks ground after years of joint effort
On April 23, a local man’s dream became a groundbreaking reality thanks to his determination and the support of area agencies focused on the great outdoors.
In 2022, Blair Zehm of Felton, owner of Krawl Apparel, began advocating for a pump track to be installed...
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School youth set to perform ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ musical
Will Guilford is approaching 40 years of teaching drama in the San Lorenzo Valley.
Guilford, who shares his talents with both middle and high schoolers in the district, founded the drama program at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School in 1988, and he hasn’t stopped imbuing...
Raney joins Scotts Valley Fire Board of Directors
Scotts Valley Fire Protection District has appointed Zachary “Zach” Raney to its Board of Directors, the district announced April 13.
Raney, a longtime resident of the Branciforte community, brings extensive community involvement and familiarity with local fire protection needs to the position.
He has lived in...
Scotts Valley ‘on track’ as city’s housing creation begins in earnest
Joanne Dawid, a Windward Place resident, reflected an increasingly common strain of thought amongst many Scotts Valley locals, as she made the only public comment during a City Council housing-progress-update hearing on April 1.
Sounding cheery, but apprehensive, she expressed understanding for the predicament the...
Bay Area Pizza Week celebrates the art of the pie
From April 22-May 3, Bay Area Pizza Week puts the spotlight on the craft, creativity and sheer pleasure of great pizza across the region.
Building on the success of North Bay Pizza Week, Santa Cruz Pizza Week and Silicon Valley Pizza Week in 2025, the...
Spring Fling Burger Night set to benefit Damians Ladder
In small towns, certain places become more than just buildings. They become gathering spots for life’s biggest moments, and for Melissa Lanctot, the Santa Cruz Moose Lodge is one of those places.
“I grew up right across the river,” she said. “My family has always...
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a...
