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Santa Cruz County marks fire safety milestone with picnic celebration
Fire safety advocates and local leaders recently gathered at Paradise Park to celebrate Santa Cruz County’s milestone of surpassing 100 Firewise USA communities—earning third...
Teen-led poetry returns to Santa Cruz County libraries for 3rd year
Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), in collaboration with Urban Word, Watsonville Public Library, Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Arts Council Santa Cruz...
Scotts Valley nonprofit attends international conservation conference
There is a seed- and fruit-eating bird native to the Antioquia region of Colombia known as the Antioquia brushfinch, or the Montarito Paisa—with a...
Theater troupe brings King’s twisted ‘Misery’ to Santa Cruz
If you’re looking to add a little “Misery” to your world, look no further than Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre. From Oct. 17 through Nov....
Scotts Valley police promote pedestrian safety this month
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging drivers to exercise extra caution to protect pedestrians.
According to the National...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 10, 2025
Banned Books Week celebration runs through Saturday
Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) has joined the celebration of Banned Books Week during the first week of...
Scotts Valley School Bell | Schools Kick Off New Year With...
Hello Scotts Valley community! Your schools are back in full swing, and as your board president, I wanted to give you an update on...
Local collaboration keeps Head Start programs in Santa Cruz County open...
Encompass Community Services’ Head Start and Early Head Start programs will remain open through Oct. 31, ensuring uninterrupted early learning, nutrition and family support...
National Walk and Roll to School Day comes to Scotts Valley...
Scotts Valley Police Department is encouraging families and students to buckle up their helmets and lace up their sneakers for National Walk and Roll...
Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council
As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...
Outgoing Scotts Valley city manager honored with proclamation
On Sept. 16, Scotts Valley City Council honored Mali LaGoe with a proclamation, as her final day in the city manager chair approached.
In the...
