Tag: Santa Cruz Mountains
Saloon Room erupts with hardcore punk volcano
A slate of bands brought hardcore and punk energy to the Saloon Room at the storied Brookdale Lodge last Friday.
Despite the growling vocals, thrashing...
Redwood Rx: State Parks offer prescription for wellness and education
On Monday morning, as I wound my way up Highway 9 from Santa Cruz to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Ralph Nader was discussing—on...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 11, 2023
Police participate in ‘Operation Safe Passage’
Scotts Valley Police Department will be participating in “Operation Safe Passage” starting Aug. 10 through Aug. 25. The goal...
Rural Scotts Valley resident raises concerns over growing cell tower
Mark Meyer, 61, headed out of town for a wedding over the weekend, and on Sunday when he returned, pulling into his spacious driveway...
Sheriff’s Office hosts active shooter drills at San Lorenzo Valley campus
A voice rings out over the handheld radio: “Numerous callers reporting gunfire in the middle school gym.” With that, the first active shooter scenario...
Slew of road construction projects set to begin for San Lorenzo...
Highway 9 to close at Jaye’s Slide for utility work
Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide (PM 8.8) in Ben Lomond will be closed in both...
Bridging the Mountain: Bradford kicks off campaign for District 5 supervisor
As the father of a blended family, Christopher Bradford knows how to bring people together.
Bradford, 43, moved to the San Lorenzo Valley after meeting...
Man suffers burns in Ben Lomond structure fire
A fire that broke out in a cabin at a construction company yard about a mile north of Ben Lomond on Tuesday spread to...
Meeting gives update on potential Big Basin Water Company receivership
On July 13, the Highlands Park Senior Center was teeming with frustrated San Lorenzo Valley residents. Customers of Big Basin Water Company (BBWC) gathered—in-person...
Santa Cruz Mountains Classic Car Show continues disaster recovery efforts
Elwin Haddix is 80 years old and “still ridin’” his 1997 Harley Heritage Springer. He’d been planning a three-day, 1,000-mile trip for nine people.
“We...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 14, 2025
County hosts forums to shape future behavioral health services
Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Services is hosting community forums to help shape the County’s First...
