Tag: community
News Briefs | Published July 17, 2026
‘Jurassic’ musical opens in Ben Lomond
Little People’s Repertory Theatre will present “Jurassic Jungle Book: A Three-Hour Tour,” an original rock musical by Jannine Chadwick,...
Plain Talk About Food | The Humble Fava Bean
“...fava beans and a nice Chianti.” —Hannibal Lecter
After seeing the movie, “The Silence of the Lambs,” for many years I had a difficult time...
Cabrillo Stage presents musical comedy ‘Sister Act’
Imagine a hearty serving of jambalaya. The ingredients are tasty morsels on their own: tomatoes, ham, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, rice and onion. Combine those...
Skypark celebrates 4th of July with annual bike parade
Under clear and sunny skies, the Scotts Valley Skypark neighborhood once again celebrated the Fourth of July with the annual Independence Day Kids Bike...
Thousands turn out for 4th of July celebrations in Boulder Creek,...
There was plenty of enthusiasm in North Santa Cruz County for America’s big 250th as thousands of people flocked to the small communities for...
Letters to the Editor | Published July 10, 2026
Protect Felton Emergency Services
I live near downtown Felton and 24 years ago, while pregnant, I experienced a medical emergency early in the morning. My...
TherapyWorks | The Summer Slide Nobody Talks About
We hear a lot about the academic summer slide—the learning loss that can happen when kids are out of school for months at a...
Scotts Valley prepares for 4th of July parade
City of Scotts Valley’s annual Fourth of July Parade returns Saturday with an extended route, road closures and safety measures in place for the...
News Briefs | Published July 2, 2026
Ben Lomond hosts potluck, square dance
Ben Lomond Village Alliance will host a community potluck and square dance on Friday, July 10, at Ben Lomond...
Plain Talk About Food | It’s Time for Artichokes
Nothing piques my interest more than the roadside vegetable stands on Highway 1 while driving from Watsonville through Moss Landing and eventually diving through...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 28, 2026
North County Dems host endorsement forum
The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold an endorsement forum for local candidates and ballot measures...
