Tag: community
Felton, Santa Cruz meetings planned on invasive shothole borer
The County of Santa Cruz and UC Cooperative Extension will host two community meetings this month to provide information about monitoring and mitigating the...
Ben Lomond’s oldest church finalizing 125th birthday plans
In Maj. Rolin C. Watkins’ “History of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, California,” he traces the emergence of Ben Lomond as a vibrant outpost.
“On...
Common Roots Farm raises funds for accessible barn
At Common Roots Farm in Santa Cruz, the work of growing food has always been about more than what comes out of the soil:...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 4, 2026
Senior Caregiver Resource Fair returns to Ben Lomond
Highlands Park Senior and Community Center and the Valley Women’s Club of San Lorenzo Valley will host...
Plain Talk About Food | Fall, the Season of Sauerkraut
Fridays, as a small child, was a very important day of the week; this was the day Uncle would reach deep into his pocket...
Blue Plaque honors Ben Lomond County Park this Saturday
Ben Lomond County Park has been awarded a Blue Plaque by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History recognizing the park’s historic significance.
The...
TherapyWorks | Back to School: When the First Day Isn’t the...
Every August, my feed fills up with first-day-of-school photos. Backpacks bigger than the kids wearing them. Gap-toothed grins on the porch. New shoes, fresh...
Scotts Valley city manager’s resignation follows contentious council meeting
Scotts Valley City Council’s Aug. 5 meeting just hits different now. That's because City Manager Mali LaGoe would go on to announce her resignation...
Unopposed San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board candidates celebrate upcoming seats
With November elections rapidly approaching, those with political aspirations are beefing up their personal appearances to clamor for funds from campaign supporters. One such...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026
North County Dems host endorsement forum
The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold an endorsement forum for local candidates and ballot measures...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 18, 2026
San Lorenzo Way Bridge closes for preparation work
San Lorenzo Way Bridge will be closed to all traffic from Sept. 15 through Oct. 9 while...
