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News Briefs | Published Feb. 13, 2026
Omega Nu awards $16K in grants to local public schools
Omega Nu of Santa Cruz has awarded $16,000 in grants to public school teachers through...
Santa Cruz Public Libraries receives $20K gift from Carnegie Corporation
Santa Cruz Public Libraries has received a $20,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie.
The award is part...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Focus on Growth, Wellness and...
I hope you all have been enjoying the warm weather—it’s hard to believe it’s the middle of winter. There’s a lot to cover this...
Octogenarian proves age has no limit when setting new records
About 10 years ago, Philip Crawford, then 70, was part of a powerlifting team at the Scotts Valley Gym called the Baby Boomers.
In January,...
Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County marks 50 years with...
As Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County reaches its 50th year of serving older adults, the organization will celebrate the milestone with the...
News Briefs | Published Feb. 6, 2026
Volunteers needed for Olympia Watershed stewardship
San Lorenzo Valley Water District is seeking volunteers to help with land management at its Olympia Watershed property.
Volunteers will...
Applications open for Scotts Valley Citizens Academy
Applications are now being accepted for the City of Scotts Valley’s 2026 Citizens Academy, which offers residents an inside look at city government and...
Santa Cruz County Parks plans free ‘Punt, Pass, Kick’ events ahead...
In the spirit of the upcoming Big Game, Santa Cruz County Parks is bringing families together through sport with three Punt, Pass & Kick...
Scotts Valley Middle School students find their voices in ‘Frozen Jr.’
When the curtain rises on “Frozen Jr.” at Scotts Valley Middle School, audiences will recognize the familiar snow-dusted world of Arendelle—but what they may...
News Briefs | Published Jan. 30, 2026
Libraries announce schedule changes, extended service hours
Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) has announced system schedule changes and extended hours at selected branches starting on...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 6, 2026
Scotts Valley water supply returns to normal
San Lorenzo Valley Water District has returned the Pasatiempo No. 5 well to service, allowing water quality in...
