Tag: community
Santa Cruz County urges residents to take precautions ahead of storm
Santa Cruz County is preparing for a significant storm system expected to bring several inches of rain over the next week, with the potential...
Secret Santa program grows to help 42 families in Scotts Valley...
While Santa Claus may still be finalizing route details with Rudolph, Dasher and Dancer or pushing employees in his workshop at the North Pole...
Felton’s new Ace Hardware to bring jobs and support for residents
When the Rite Aid in Felton went dark in August of this year, it left more than an empty building behind. For many residents,...
Like clockwork, Santa Claus arrives via firetruck and Holiday Tree is...
It’s one of the highlights of the holiday season for parents and children—and local residents seeking to give back to the community.
And this year’s...
TherapyWorks | A Guide to Enjoying the Holidays Stress-Free
The holiday season may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be a lot to manage. Between family expectations,...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Happy Holidays From Your Local Schools
I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving, and are enjoying this holiday season.
Last week, Superintendent Krause and your full board attended the CSBA...
Letter to the Editor | Published Dec. 12, 2025
Relocate pickleball courts to better serve community
I agree with David Jones’ letter of Dec. 5, 2025, and I want to add a suggestion. It...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 12, 2025
Santa Cruz Symphony presents Holiday Concert this weekend
The winter months begin with joyful celebration, and the Santa Cruz Symphony is jumping right in with...
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...
Scotts Valley Police Department receives $100K grant for traffic enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $100,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to...
