caltrans paving project ben lomond felton Infrastructure Local News Road Conditions Transportation 

Hwy 9 Paving Project Begins 8/19 Between Felton and Ben Lomond

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, a major Highway 9 paving project between Lazy Woods Drive in Felton and California Drive Ben Lomond is set to begin Monday August 19. A total of 2.7 miles will be ground and paved. Initial work focuses on ADA curb ramp construction in Ben Lomond. In a statement, Caltrans confirmed, “The 2.7 mile paving project… Read More
Heavy Lifting Tour Events Fire Recovery 

Heavy Lifting Listening Tour: 4th Anniversary of CZU Lightning Complex Fire

Artist Felicia Rice and Poet Theresa Whitehill are hosting The Heavy Lifting Listening Tour, a program to honor the 4-year anniversary of the devastating CZU Lightning Complex Fire. The program will take place in the Felton Branch Library Community Room on Saturday, August 24 from 2 to 4pm. The event is free and open to the public. Felicia is an… Read More
Anna Bobisuthi Hammer In Blacksmith Festival Community Events Festivals Local News 

Roaring Camp Blacksmith Hammer-In August 16 & 17

By Anna Bobisuthi Welcome to another great year of forging in the redwoods! It’s time once again for Roaring Camp’s annual Hammer-In, a spectacular event with blacksmiths from all over California meeting up for a weekend of fun and education! The event runs August 16 and 17 from 8 am to 5 pm. Organized by Bill Kasper, the California Blacksmith… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 7 – August 11

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Wednesday, August 7 Karaoke at Apple Jack’sWednesdays | 3:30 – 10:008790 La Honda Rd, La Honda Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Chaminade Resort & SpaWednesday, August 7 | 5:30 – 8:30One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz Space Heater at Capitola Twilight Concert… Read More
Alina Layng San Lorenzo Valley Water District Government Local News 

SLV Water District Appoints Alina Layng, Filling Vacancy

During their August 1, 2024 board meeting, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) appointed Boulder Creek resident Alina Layng to fill a board vacancy. Layng will serve the remainder of the term left vacant by director Jayme Ackemann who resigned in June prior to moving to the Central Valley. Layng was appointed following public notice of the open position.… Read More