Tag: community
Community spirit soars at inaugural Ben Lomond Village Alliance meeting
Last month the fledgling Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) was introduced to the community and businesses of Ben Lomond.
The April 20 event was held...
City of Scotts Valley hosts wildfire preparedness, homeowners insurance workshop Tuesday
City of Scotts Valley is hosting a free community Wildfire Preparedness and Homeowners Insurance Workshop on Tuesday, May 14, from 6-8pm at the Scotts...
Photos | Santa Cruz Mountains’ Makers Market showcases local talent
Though a few clouds seemed to stand almost static in the afternoon sunshine in Felton, a pleasant breeze coursed through the wild grasses at...
Plain Talk About Food | What Your Butcher Won’t Tell You
“Just the facts, ma’am. Just the facts.” —Sgt. Joe Friday, “Dragnet” series
Yesterday, my friend Tina left my house with her hands over both ears...
News Briefs | Published May 10, 2024
Roaring Camp plans Mother’s Day Brunch
Make Mother’s Day memorable for mom on her special day by treating her to Roaring Camp’s Mother’s Day Brunch...
SLV Elementary hosts Gatsby Auction Gala next Friday for school fundraising...
In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote “The Great Gatsby,” a novel about wealth, decadence and privilege set in the Jazz Age on New York’s...
Guest Viewpoint | Easter Sunday Breakdown
Easter Sunday was supposed to be spent with my visiting elderly parents. They had set out on a road trip from Arkansas to see...
‘Let’s Talk About It’ event fosters understanding and connection across differences
Have you ever felt uncomfortable around someone or didn’t like someone, but you had never met them? You had an adverse reaction based on...
Volunteers shine at ‘Be The Difference’ Awards
On May 8, the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz is throwing a fête to honor the contributions of those who give their time, talent...
Vine Hill 3rd graders take field trip to Scott house
Arjun Thevar, 9, was beaming brighter than the high-noon sunshine.
The Vine Hill Elementary School student had been transported back in time, to the 1800s,...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
