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October 14, 2025

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History presentation to recount Ben Lomond’s early years

The rich and colorful history of Ben Lomond comes alive in the second of a three-part lecture series, “Tales of Ben Lomond, Gem of...

Plain Talk About Food | Oh That Bread Pudding!

I was such a little thing when Uncle picked me up and sat me down on a red leather stool that swiveled. Honestly, I...

Plain Talk About Food | Ahh, That Skirt Steak!

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill Often when I am in Santa...
Flames fire

UPDATE: Pile burning in Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley now set...

Two pile burns are now planned for Feb. 18-28 in Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley on Land Trust of Santa Cruz County land and...
letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor | Published Feb. 7, 2025

Forest Lakes Firewise includes more neighbors When I moved to the San Lorenzo Valley in 2018, I fell in love with living in the forest....

Ben Lomond residents unite to improve local infrastructure and community spirit

In the year 2025, cities and towns across the country will be planning and executing some fairly audacious infrastructure projects. The State of New...

Plain Talk About Food | Finally, Dungeness Crab! A Culinary Cautionary...

“Be careful what you wish for, it might be more than you can handle.” That thought immediately came to mind, that late afternoon while staring...

San Lorenzo Valley Water District receives $100K grant to replace aging...

San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has been awarded a $100,000 grant to update hundreds of water meters in Ben Lomond. The funding from the...

Plain Talk About Food | Napkins, Then and Now

“Mae West has been on more laps than a napkin.” —Walter Winchel Yesterday, while ironing my umpteenth holiday napkin, I was remembering our “napkin box”...
Roadwork

Final paving, striping on Highway 9 continues this week

A major maintenance paving project continues on Highway 9 between El Solyo Heights Drive in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond. Travelers on Highway...

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Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians. According to the National...