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Aubrey Graves Books Local News 

October Haunts: Author Aubrey Graves Channels the Spirits

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By Julie Horner Santa Cruz based paranormal investigator Aubrey Graves (yes, it’s her real name) published her first book dedicated to paranormal phenomena, Supernatural Santa Cruz, in 2011. A second edition was published in 2013 with more tales of legendary ghosts, reported hauntings, cryptid creatures, and UFO sightings in Santa Cruz County. “I love digging deep and researching to help… Read More
Highlands Park Senior and Community Center Community Local News 

Highlands Home Arts Group Shines at Santa Cruz County Fair

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Pictured above, the Highlands Home Arts Group (l to r): Ginny Robbins, Billie Street, Yvonne McClish, Judy Pedersen, Mary Simmons, Becky Cole The Highlands Home Arts Group, a talented collective of 16 women who meet weekly to create handcrafted treasures, showcased their creativity at the Santa Cruz County Fair in September. Several members entered their crafted works, earning an impressive… Read More
Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making at the SLV Museum Events Exhibitions Local News 

Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making at the SLV Museum

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The San Lorenzo Valley Museum has opened a new exhibition, Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making, now on view at the Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton. This thought-provoking exhibit explores California’s Mexican period (1822–1846), pairing authentic histories with the romanticized versions that followed. It examines how early settlers, writers, and promoters shaped California’s image… Read More
Steampunk Picnic Santa Cruz Felton Events Festivals Local News 

Iron & Lace: Iconic Steampunk Picnic is History with a Twist

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By Brigit Zent and Julie Horner The Steampunk Picnic was created by Felton resident Brigit Zent. “Our first picnic was in 2016 and we’ve had one every year since, even during Covid when we Zoomed our picnic by each dressing up at home and participating online.” The Picnic is open to all ages and dogs (on leash). Dressing for the… Read More
Oak Woodland prescribed burn Fire Recovery Local News 

CAL FIRE CZU Plans Controlled Burn in Oak Woodland for Post-Fire Recovery

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On Friday, October 10, 2025, weather permitting, CAL FIRE CZU will conduct a controlled burn of approximately 40 acres of grass, brush, and dead trees at Locatelli Ranch in Santa Cruz County. The burn area lies within the CZU August Lightning Complex footprint, see map below. Santa Cruz County Vegetation Management Forester Scott Bullock explains, “Our aim is to clear… Read More
Aedes_aegypti mosquito Local News Uncategorized 

Invasive Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Identified in Boulder Creek 

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Santa Cruz County Mosquito & Vector Control (Vector Control) has announced the detection of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes near downtown Boulder Creek, marking the second confirmed sighting in the county. This follows a 2022 identification in the South County area. The discovery underscores the ongoing challenge of managing non-native mosquito species in California, where Aedes aegypti is not endemic but… Read More
SCM Renegades girls softball Sports 

Renegades Win Gold

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The SCM Renegades have done it again, winning five games in the row at the NCS Fastpitch Central California Breast Cancer Awarenness Tournament to win gold. The tournament was held in Paso Robles the weekend of September 20 and 21. Pitcher/Third Base Sonya Padilla was named MVP. Pictured here: Top Row Left to Right: Coach Tera, Skylar, Kyla, Maddie, Rori,… Read More
Scottish Day Ben Lomond Ben Lomond Festivals 

A Wee Bit o’ Scotland Comes to Ben Lomond: Oct 4 Scottish Day

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By Blake Holiday On a crisp autumn afternoon this month, the hum of bagpipes will drift across Mill Street, echoing through the redwoods and announcing that something special is happening in Ben Lomond. The small mountain village, named more than a century ago by a Scottish immigrant who missed the hills of home, will come alive with tartans, music, and… Read More
Felton Fire Protection District Department Fire Departments Government 

Felton Fire to Hold Special Meeting on Proposed Parcel Tax

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By Mary Andersen The Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) has scheduled a special Board of Directors meeting for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss a proposed $700 flat parcel tax that could significantly impact Felton residents, renters, and business owners. The meeting, expected to draw a large crowd, will take place in the FFPD Training Room at… Read More