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Guest Column | Invest in a Healthy Future for SLV Water...

In last week’s edition, I highlighted how supporting Measure Q on the Nov. 5 ballot represents a historic opportunity to steward our precious and...

Damians Ladder turns flute gift into musical opportunity for local students

Wolfgang Mozart wrote an opera, “The Magic Flute,” and the story is the typical one about a “handsome prince” who was saved by the...
News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Oct. 4, 2024

Celebrate fall at Roaring Camp’s Harvest Fair on Oct. 5-6 Join Roaring Camp Railroads as it welcomes the fall season with its annual Harvest Fair...

Guest Column | Measure Q: A Critical Investment for Santa Cruz...

When I look back on four decades of public service, there is one issue that has remained a top priority for me and the...

Strictly Business | Women’s Evolution Retreat — A Sanctuary for Renewal...

The roots of women’s retreats may be less documented, but their surge in popularity in recent decades reflects the growing emphasis on self-care, wellness...
letters to the editor

Letters to the Editor | Published Sept. 27, 2024

Seniors face burden of increasing property costs Regarding Patrick Johnston's letter on Sept. 20: I too am concerned about the increase in property taxes proposed...

4 years after CZU fire, local family endures uphill battle to...

August 2024 marked the four-year anniversary of the CZU Lightning Complex Fire ripping through the Santa Cruz Mountains. Through fundraisers, educational forums and memorial...
News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 27, 2024

Music at Skypark concert series ends season Sunday The free community-wide outdoor Music at Skypark concert series finishes its 15th season on Sunday, Sept. 29,...
Community Bridges

Community Bridges secures $3M grant to revamp childcare outdoor spaces

Community Bridges has been awarded $3 million from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (Cal Fire) Urban and Community Forestry Grants program,...
News Briefs

News Briefs | Published Sept. 20, 2024

Help keep San Lorenzo Valley clean by joining cleanup The River & Road Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 21, is an annual effort to keep...

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Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Environmental Health has expanded its free well water testing program to cover 12 additional chemicals, giving residents more comprehensive information about...