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April 25, 2026

Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

Scott Weese, a division chief with Cal Fire CZU, spends plenty of time pouring over forest-fuel-environment maps and briefing safety crews on weather conditions. The...

News Briefs | Published April 3, 2026

Good Friday Prayer Service set in Ben Lomond Residents are invited to gather for a Community Good Friday Prayer Service hosted by five San Lorenzo...

Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Caltrans announced March 18 that speed limits will change on a 0.74-mile segment along Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County, following a recent engineering...

Scotts Valley City Manager: We’re closing Siltanen Park ballfields, building 50 pickleball courts and reopening airport

Mali LaGoe caught Scotts Valley City Council off-guard with some major announcements at the body’s regularly-scheduled meeting today. “After extensive public outreach, it’s been determined...

SLV boys golf on track to defend SCCAL crown | Weeklys Sports Roundup

San Lorenzo Valley High boys golf team found their way back into the win column with a 184-206 victory against Soquel High in Santa...

Highway 9 daytime one-way reversing traffic control set for next week

Travelers will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday at multiple locations on Highway 9 during the week of March 30. Caltrans noted...

Pellerin honors local leaders at 2026 Women of the Year celebration

While locals and flatlanders alike flocked to the Santa Cruz coastline on March 20 to escape the heat wave that gripped the state, a...

News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026

Top Dog Film Festival returns to Santa Cruz The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another season, showcasing a new line-up of short...

Early morning blaze at Bonny Doon fire station

Around 4:45am Wednesday, firefighters learned of a fire at the McDermott Fire Station in Bonny Doon, at the intersection of Empire Grade, Ice Cream...

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News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026

Civil Grand Jury applications due soon Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...