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Felton Fire Protection District: A Local History of Volunteer Service and Growth 

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Felton Fire Protection District grew out of a long local tradition of volunteer fire protection in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its history dates to the 1930s and 1940s. The story centers on the Fetherston family, early volunteers, and the community’s decision to create a formal district so Felton could fund equipment, staff, and a permanent firehouse. Early Response The earliest… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music & Entertainment Roundup: Friday April 17 – Sunday April 19

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Here’s the Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19! Enjoy! 🎸💃🌻 ~ FRIDAY, APRIL 17 ~ 🎶 Redwood Express 📍 The Sawmill Restaurant & Ale House Friday, April 17 | 5:00 – 7:00 15520 Highway 9, Boulder Creek 🎶 Ferlinghetti Insurgent Artists Present ⚕️ Ottoman Quintet To Benefit Doctors Without Borders 📍 San… Read More
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The Ripple Effect Arts Festival Comes to Life in Felton

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As part of the new Ripple Effect Arts Festival, the San Lorenzo Valley will host a deeply moving and socially impactful exhibition rooted in compassion, storytelling, and community connection. Presented by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum and the Felton Library Friends, “The Road I Call Home” brings the work of renowned humanitarian and award-winning photographer Randy Bacon to Felton. This… Read More
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Long-Stalled Veterans Village in Ben Lomond Finally Secures Full Funding

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After years of financial setbacks that left only a handful of veterans housed at the former Jaye’s Timberlane Resort, a new $13.3 million tax credit award and a restructured ownership deal are set to finally complete the 20-unit supportive housing community. Santa Cruz County has secured a critical infusion of financing to complete Veterans Village, a permanent supportive housing development… Read More
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Highway 9 Traffic Advisories Week of April 6

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Drivers on Highway 9 should expect daytime one-way reversing traffic control at several locations Monday through Friday, April 6 through 10. Here’s what’s happening and where: Active Construction Projects Bridge Replacements North of Boulder Creek Two bridges are being fully replaced for public safety as part of the Highway 9 San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Affected… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music & Entertainment Roundup: Friday, April 10-Sunday April 12

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🎶 Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment the weekend of Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, 2026! Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 FRIDAY, APRIL 10 🎶 Mark Van HarenLittle Tampico Mexican RestaurantFriday, April 10 | 3:002605 Main St., Soquel 🎶 Adam Astrup📍 Pearl Lobby Bar at La Bahia Hotel &… Read More
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Felton Fire District Shifts from Parcel Tax to Property Assessment

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By Mary Andersen Felton Fire Protection District has moved toward a major funding mechanism that could impact how fire and emergency services are delivered to the roughly 6,000 permanent residents, seasonal visitors, businesses, and schools, that depend on the small Santa Cruz Mountains agency. Through 2025, the district explored a $682+ parcel tax for a possible ballot measure, but that… Read More