San Lorenzo Valley High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
When it comes to her artistic talents, Claire Hamilton is a winner. Her recent piece of art, “Hearts at Rest,” won multiple awards at the 2024 Santa Cruz County Fair, including Best of Section and Best of Show.
So it was no surprise that when...
News Briefs | Published May 9, 2025
Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup Day returns May 10
Community members across Santa Cruz County are invited to take part in the second annual Pitch In All Santa Cruz Cleanup Day, happening Saturday, May 10.
Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to sign up now...
Local tourism reaches more than $1.4B in Santa Cruz County region
As National Travel and Tourism Week reaches its midpoint in the United States, Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) announced that the local tourism industry grew by just over 3% in 2024.
National Travel and Tourism Week began on Sunday, May 4, and continues through Saturday,...
Highway 9 drainage repairs south of Felton continue with daytime traffic control
Travelers on Highway 9 south of Felton will encounter daytime one-way traffic control as crews perform emergency repairs to drainage systems, announced Caltrans on Wednesday.
One-way reversing traffic control will be in effect on Highway 9 one-half mile south of Glengarry Road, Wednesday through Friday,...
Boulder Creek man faces 2 murder charges after victim IDs him before fatal shooting
This past Monday, 36 days after police say Boulder Creek resident James David Collier, 66, shot and killed two men—then left their bodies in the back of a truck in the Santa Cruz Mountains—he had his first day in court.
That is, he was scheduled...
News Briefs | Published May 2, 2025
Scotts Valley and Felton Farmers’ Markets launch 2025 seasons
As spring unfolds, the Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market and Felton Farmers’ Market are preparing for their 2025 openings, bringing local flavors to their respective communities.
The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market will begin on May 3 at the...
Boulder Creek man arrested for double murder after month-long investigation
A Boulder Creek man was arrested Sunday for the double murder of two men in the Santa Cruz Mountains a month ago.
California Highway Patrol detectives today announced the arrest of 66-year-old James David Collier at 6:27am Sunday at his home on Bear Creek Canyon...
San Lorenzo Valley’s Taylor Rae set to perform at Moe’s Alley
Music is one of the threads that connects human beings. Whether it’s pop, rock ’n’ roll or down-home country, the lyrics and rhythms of songs help us not only tell our own stories, but they align us with artists that interpret our feelings and...
News Briefs | Published April 25, 2025
Boulder Creek Community Radio hosts Spring Pledge drive
Boulder Creek Community Radio, on the air for the past 10 years, broadcasting at 89.3FM and streaming at KBCZ.org, is holding its Spring Pledge drive on April 26-27.
There will be special programming all weekend from the crew...
Fire districts launch Regional Fire Service Consolidation Feasibility Study
The City of Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley Fire Protection District, Central Fire District and the Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a Regional Fire Service Consolidation Feasibility Study. This study aims to enhance fire...
Scotts Valley introduces $36M budget, as revenues come in at almost...
For City of Scotts Valley staff, preparing the budget is a year-long endeavor. That’s because it’s the critical financial document that provides a roadmap...
