Tag: community
Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo...
Over the past few weeks, many neighbors have stopped me around the valley asking about the work happening at Mountain Community Resources (MCR) and...
Scotts Valley divvies up $45K in funds for nonprofits
Thanks to a better-than-feared budget picture, the City of Scotts Valley was able to portion-out $45,000 in funding to local nonprofits on March 18.
While...
Egg hunts bring springtime fun to San Lorenzo Valley families
In the coming days, area children will get to put all their eggs in one very large basket as local community organizations host a...
Plain Talk About Food | Life’s Lessons
“Life…some of it’s magic, some of it’s tragic, but I’ve had a good life all the way.” —Jimmy Buffett
I was scrolling through the Nextdoor...
Volunteers put in sweat equity to get Siltanen Park AAA ballfield...
A team of volunteers came together to restore the AAA field and dugouts at Siltanen Park in Scotts Valley just in time for the...
Guest Viewpoint | No Kings Day 3: The Power of Protests
On Saturday, March 28, millions of Americans will assert their constitutional rights of free speech and peaceful assembly by participating in the third No...
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...
Santa Cruz County secures funding for veterans housing project in Ben...
The County of Santa Cruz, in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building Board of Trustees, has announced new financing to complete...
Hitchcock Festival hits its stride in Scotts Valley’s fourth incarnation
“I’m sure you’re going to have a wonderful time, and thank you for being here.” That’s how Mayor Donna Lind welcomed attendees to the...
Gold Dot Roasting blends coffee and craft in Boulder Creek
There are plenty of places to get a cup of coffee in Boulder Creek, but there’s a new opportunity to enjoy a cuppa in...
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...
