Tag: Santa Cruz County
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...
‘Hamlet’ side characters get their turn in the spotlight in ‘Rosencrantz...
The live theater scene in Santa Cruz has one more attraction for those who prefer the stage over the screen as “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern...
Arrest made in Scotts Valley fires
A suspect has been arrested in connection with multiple vegetation fires reported Aug. 19 in Scotts Valley, according to a joint announcement from Cal...
Highway 9 to close overnight near Boulder Creek on Monday
Travelers on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Monday, Aug. 24, as crews continue work on the Kings Creek...
Entries open for 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair
There is still time to enter the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair, with deadlines approaching for residents interested in showcasing their baking, art, agriculture,...
Fitness | Build Your Strength in the Water
Take your workout in the water. Training in the gym or on land isn’t the only way to get in better shape. You can...
Dead body found in Zayante area
A dead body was found Wednesday morning in the Zayante area, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded around 8:30 a.m. on...
Scotts Valley festival evolves under new chamber leader
When Kelly Gavin took over as executive director of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce last August, she picked an unusual day to begin...
Nearly 6 years after CZU Fire, Boulder Creek resident returns to...
Boulder Creek resident Tonia Weakland stood before a gathering of volunteers, supporters and friends on July 29 to celebrate a years-long effort: the opening...
Santa Cruz County voters to decide half-cent sales tax in November
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to place a temporary half-cent transactions and use tax measure on the Nov. 3 General Election...
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a...
