Santa Cruz County Local News

The county has withdrawn from an agreement with the Pajaro Valley Regional Flood Management Agency (PRFMA) after the two disagreed on how to spend $1 million in funds meant to address flood risk.

The money will help Pajaro residents recover from flooding, regardless of immigration status.

Capitola latest city in Santa Cruz County with plans to make its park universally accessible, accommodating children of all abilities.

A lot of local, state and federal money is spent on homelessness in Santa Cruz. But where does all the money go, and how effective is this effort?

For nearly three years, residents have been battling the area’s private utility provider for a basic service.

Looking back on the history of the multicultural community as it moves into the future.

Owner Joe Wolff has convened an unofficial group of trades advisors to offer suggestions for renovations to the Boulder Creek Brewery building. Obstacles to overcome include downtown septic challenges and resolution of outstanding permitting issues. Wolff purchased the property last year. Read Julie Horner's account from December 2021 at slvpost.com/a-new-boulder-creek-brewery. Pictured above Wolff and a group of supporters survey the...

The 2020 CZU August Complex fire destroyed Alba School, leaving nothing but the badly burned school bell, and a plate. Soon thereafter, a movement began to rebuild the school.

What do kittens, glass, and handmade soap have in common? They share the same address in a prominent storefront on the corner of Highway 9 and Forest Street in downtown Boulder Creek.

Scotts Valley’s centrally located dining establishment and cocktail lounge is under new management, with a fresh set of ideas and offerings.

Boulder Creek and Brookdale residents served by the Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District will be voting on a parcel tax measure on the November ballot.

In 2020, Jo Romaniello created a Facebook group for Boulder Creek locals. Now she’s self-published a book of their stories to raise funds for the Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

Boulder Creek is now in line for $3.5 million that could be coming from more than 2,800 miles away—Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C.—for a couple key improvements to the historic lumber town’s infrastructure. On July 7, Congressional Representative Anna Eshoo announced $2 million for a new wastewater system and $1.5 million for pedestrian routes in [...]