Tag: community
Filmmaker turns personal trauma into art with new comedy-drama, ‘Dissociated Me’
For filmmaker Janaé Ballot, telling her own story was never supposed to be easy—but she didn’t expect her story to take on the twists...
Plain Talk About Food | The Joy of Leftovers After a...
“Why such a huge turkey?” I was asked by my butcher. “For ‘leftovers,’” I replied. My family loves leftovers as much as they love...
Community Bridges launches fund to support families facing detention or separation
Immigration enforcement actions have significant impacts on families, often leading to financial instability, housing crises, childcare disruptions and legal uncertainties.
In response, Community Bridges has...
Scotts Valley High grad wins silver medal for Team USA at...
When Scotts Valley High School alum Nate Swanepoel clinched the silver for Team USA in double-mini-trampoline at the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique World Age...
MBARD issues Spare the Air program for San Lorenzo Valley
Beginning Dec. 1, Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) will issue wintertime Spare the Air alerts for the San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz...
Letter to the Editor | Published Dec. 5, 2025
New idea for town center proposal
Over the years, the members of the Scotts Valley City Council have been actively exploring and promoting the idea...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 5, 2025
New choral director set for conductorial debut
Cabrillo College has announced the appointment of Carlin Truong as its new director of choral and vocal studies.
An...
New METRO buses coming to Santa Cruz County
Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta have announced that Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District received a $1,152,000 grant for its Paratransit Vehicle Replacement Project.
“This...
Encompass to transition local Head Start services in Santa Cruz County
Encompass Community Services has announced that it will transition out of its role operating the federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs...
SVHS Drama revives Wilde’s classic ‘Earnest’ comedy with modern take
At Scotts Valley High School, the drama department is taking on Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest.” The play is getting...
San Lorenzo Valley Water District extends deadline for committee applications
San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is inviting local residents to join its standing committees, with the deadline for applications now extended to Jan....
