Tag: community
News Briefs | Published March 21, 2025
Supervisors approve reforms to short-term rental ordinance
In a significant step toward balancing tourism with community needs, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has...
MCT’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ blossoms on stage with heartfelt production
Get ready to have your heart teased and tousled as Mountain Community Theater (MCT) presents “Steel Magnolias,” opening this weekend at Park Hall in...
3rd annual Scotts Valley Hitchcock Festival endears despite hiccup
Merrylou White, a 70-year-old resident of the Santa Cruz neighborhood of Pleasure Point, had purchased a pass for all three days of this year’s...
Plain Talk About Food | Biscotti Shared Over Coffee
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” —Eleanore Roosevelt
My traveling shoes had taken me to Washington State; I was on my way to...
History presentation to recount Ben Lomond’s early years
The rich and colorful history of Ben Lomond comes alive in the second of a three-part lecture series, “Tales of Ben Lomond, Gem of...
News Briefs | Published March 14, 2025
Industry veterans to lead podcasting and streaming class series
Cabrillo College Extension, Community Television and SantaCruzVoice.com are offering an eight-part series of hands-on “Podcasting and...
Step into suspense during this weekend’s Hitchcock Festival in Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz County has been the backdrop for various horror movies, most famously “Lost Boys,” “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” and, more recently, Jordan...
Free screening of documentary ‘Fentanyl High’ set for March 20 in...
In response to growing concerns among families, health providers and educators about the rising fentanyl crisis, a collaborative effort is set to take place...
Explore the intricate world of calculation at San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s...
San Lorenzo Valley Museum is counting on locals to visit its newest exhibition, “The Way We Calculated,” at the San Lorenzo Valley’s Faye G....
Author hails history, feminism with upcoming book launch of ‘Strait Lace’
Author Rosemary Hayward has a thing for history. As she prepares to launch her sophomore effort, “Strait Lace,” Hayward is reveling in the joy...
Road project on Highway 9 in Felton continues next week
A project to construct sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways and retaining walls on Highway 9 between Graham Hill Road and the San Lorenzo Valley schools...
