Tag: Santa Cruz County
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...
Fitness | Improving Dementia Through Exercise
Did you know having a regular fitness routine is one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of developing...
Highway 9 accessibility improvements begin this week in Ben Lomond
Construction crews have begun work this week on a Caltrans project aimed at installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps along Highway 9...
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...
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...
Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito detected in Boulder Creek
Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control has confirmed the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes near downtown Boulder Creek, marking the second confirmed case...
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...
Mountain Affair celebrates 40 years of support and resilience in San...
What began as a grassroots effort to help San Lorenzo Valley families in need has grown into one of the Valley’s most cherished traditions:...
Scotts Valley Police share holiday safety tips to keep residents secure
As the holiday season approaches, the Scotts Valley Police Department is offering essential safety tips to help residents enjoy a secure and worry-free festive...
