Tag: Santa Cruz County
Long-term lane closure on Highway 9 for emergency repairs
As of Aug. 25, Caltrans initiated an emergency project on the northbound lane of Highway 9 between Lorenzo and Prospect avenues, about one-mile south...
Regional effort promotes strategies to defend against forest fires
In the preface to his book “California: A Fire Survey,” Stephen J. Pyne notes that the “California fire scene” has long shaped the broader...
Santa Cruz photographers unveil striking ‘Through Our Eyes’ exhibit
Santa Cruz County is all about its art, and Image Crafters, a collective of photographers based in Santa Cruz County who share a passion...
New radio play brings Edison’s lost invention back to life
What if a forgotten invention by Thomas Edison could reach across time to connect the living with the dead? That’s the premise of “The...
Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley
On one of my regular hikes with friends, I mentioned I was looking for another business to feature in this column. They suggested Spanky’s....
News Briefs | Published Aug. 29, 2025
Supervisor Martinez to speak to North County Dems
Fifth District Supervisor Monica Martinez will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa...
Fitness | Lower Body Strength for Longevity
How strong is your lower body? Having a strong lower body can help you move with ease and function throughout the day. While improving...
Redwood Mountain Faire celebrates 2025 fundraising success
Redwood Mountain Faire (RMF) has been a long-standing institution in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The first festivals in 1980 were one-day events held in...
Cabrillo College launches recruitment for its next superintendent/president
Cabrillo College has begun recruiting for its next superintendent/president, inviting qualified candidates to apply for leadership of the college, recognized as one of California’s...
$1.4M settlement in child sex abuse suit involving former SLVUSD admin
On July 2, Melissa Chowning, the woman who accused former San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District administrator Ned Hearn of sexually abusing her as...
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...
