Tag: Santa Cruz Mountains
Finance | Bi-Partisan Housing Affordability Bill Passes as Trump Yawns
“Building costs are still high. There’s more we can do. This bill is nearly 50 provisions, but the problem is even bigger,” Sen. Elizabeth...
Felton Fire District property owners weigh proposed assessment
Property owners within the Felton Fire Protection District have until next Friday to return ballots on a proposed benefit assessment that would provide additional...
Big Basin rebuild plan approved by state
When the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire tore through the Santa Cruz Mountains in August 2020, homes and their residents weren’t the only things...
Thousands turn out for 4th of July celebrations in Boulder Creek,...
There was plenty of enthusiasm in North Santa Cruz County for America’s big 250th as thousands of people flocked to the small communities for...
DUI driver sentenced in crash that injured Boulder Creek Pizza owner
On Dec. 3, 2025, Ben Lomond resident and owner of Boulder Creek Pizza and Pub (BCP&P), Justin Acton, was outside of his home when...
Busy Bees Playschool opens 2nd location in Ben Lomond
The town of Ben Lomond is abuzz with excitement as a new preschool gets ready to open its doors. On July 6, Busy Bees...
News Briefs | Published July 2, 2026
Ben Lomond hosts potluck, square dance
Ben Lomond Village Alliance will host a community potluck and square dance on Friday, July 10, at Ben Lomond...
Finance | Annuities for Costly Security
“The more you read, the more you’ll know. The more you know, the more you can earn.” —Dr. Seuss.
About those Annuities
Investopedia speaks of investments...
Overnight Highway 9 closure near Boulder Creek scheduled for July 1
Motorists traveling on Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Wednesday, July 1, as crews continue work on the...
Major Scotts Valley win for Swenson Builders tempered by death of...
The Town Center mixed-use development is the lynchpin of the City of Scotts Valley’s homes plan. Previous iterations stalled-out. But the new vision has...
Felton Fire District property owners weigh proposed assessment
Property owners within the Felton Fire Protection District have until next Friday to return ballots on a proposed benefit assessment that would provide additional...
