Tag: Santa Cruz County
Messy December weather leads to crashes in Santa Cruz County
With rain descending on Santa Cruz County in earnest over the past week, first responders have had their hands full.
On Sunday, just after 8:15pm,...
Damians Ladder helps Valley seniors in need
San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley are chock-full of character and conveniences that most other towns would be lucky to have: breathtaking natural beauty,...
San Lorenzo Valley Water District appoints Frus as interim general manager
San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) recently announced it has approved a contract for Brian Frus to be interim general manager, succeeding General Manager...
From Coma to Comedy: Bryan Stow’s Second Act
Bryan Stow is the face—and body—of courage, grit and determination. His skull is partially sunken, his scalp is criss-crossed with surgical scars and he...
Letter to the Editor | Published Dec. 8, 2023
Pump track doesn't belong at Felton park
As 24 year-long residents of Felton, we are strongly opposed to the pump track proposal being considered. Aside...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 8, 2023
Highway 35 near Bear Creek Road reopens to through traffic
Highway 35 near Bear Creek Road in the Santa Cruz Mountains has reopened under one-way...
Cabrillo College launches new Wine Studies degree
Cabrillo College has announced the introduction of its inaugural Wine Studies Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, officially approved in October.
The degree, set to debut...
Scotts Valley Fire District tax fails by less than 1%
Local firefighters posted to Erba Lane had been hoping to get funding for a new fire station this Christmas season, but it looks like...
Congressman Panetta highlights key priorities for District 19
Congressman Jimmy Panetta, the representative of California’s 19th Congressional District, shared insights in an interview with Henry W. Kim, a BSA Scout from Scotts...
Strictly Business | AI in Small Town America: Part II
In today’s news and on social media, you've probably heard the phrase, “The Genie is out of the Bottle,” referring to Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
News Briefs | Published June 12, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in Highway 9 crash
A 30-year-old Martinez man died Sunday after his motorcycle crashed along Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek, according to...
