Tag: community
Short plays deliver big stories in 8 Tens @ 8 theater...
Each January brings a feeling of fresh motivation to Santa Cruz. While local residents attempt to adhere to their New Year’s resolutions by joining...
TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health
As we move into a new season, many of us feel inspired to set goals. But traditional goal-setting often focuses on productivity, achievement and...
Mathnasium brings after-school math instruction to Scotts Valley elementaries
For years, Mathnasium has been on the ground to assist San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley families tackle one of the most common and...
News Briefs | Published Jan. 16, 2026
Scotts Valley Police make multiple DUI, drug arrests
Scotts Valley Police Department conducted multiple DUI enforcement saturation patrols throughout December, resulting in several arrests related...
Plain Talk About Food | A Fresh Beginning
Opening the door of my refrigerator to pull out ingredients for a new recipe I am trying or walking the path in my garden...
Martinez reflects on first year as 5th District supervisor
When Monica Martinez reflects on her first year as Santa Cruz County’s Fifth District supervisor, one word comes up again and again: whirlwind.
“It’s been...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Back to School in 2026
I hope you all had a peaceful and joyous holiday season. Your Scotts Valley schools have been back from break since Jan. 5, and...
Boulder Creek feline rescue organization continues life-saving mission
Dec. 29 was laundry day at Kitten Kornher Rescue along Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek. The Christmas storms (and tornado warning) were in...
News Briefs | Published Jan. 9, 2026
Updated draft BESS ordinance available for public review
The County of Santa Cruz has released an updated draft ordinance regulating the siting and development of...
Ben Lomond history talk returns with new stories at Park Hall
This January, Park Hall will once again echo with stories of grit, ambition and larger-than-life characters who helped shape Ben Lomond and the greater...
Felton Fire District property owners weigh proposed assessment
Property owners within the Felton Fire Protection District have until next Friday to return ballots on a proposed benefit assessment that would provide additional...
