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Boulder Creek Fire gets a new rig Columns History 

Boulder Creek Fire | Local History

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In March 1982, the Boulder Creek Fire Department took delivery of a “new rescue truck.” Pictured above, l to r: Bud Tomlin, Jack Kunz, and Jay Baker.  (Santa Cruz Public Library Special Collections) The Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department, established in 1892, emerged in response to two devastating fires in 1891 that nearly destroyed downtown Boulder Creek and the nearby… Read More
SLV High School 2025 Local News Schools 

Local Students Shine at Graduation

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SLV High’s Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Announced  San Lorenzo Valley High School held its graduation ceremonies on June 6 at the campus in Felton. Prior to the event, the school announced this year’s Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Pictured above l to r: Jorin Fields-Rapley, Keegan Hickey, Toryn Thompson, Amir Vered, and Abigail Gabrielson. Valedictorians Jorin Fields-Rapley… Read More
Jason Lillion San Lorenzo Valley Water District Boulder Creek Local News Public Agencies Water 

SLV Water District Appoints Jason Lillion as General Manager

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The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors appointed Jason Lillion as General Manager for the District at its regular board meeting on Thursday, June 5. Lillion is set to start on July 1 with a base salary of $250,000. “We’re pleased to welcome Jason as our new General Manager,” said Board President Mark Smolley. “His strong background in… Read More
Charles Duhigg Supercommunicators Events Uncategorized 

Supercommunicators Author Charles Duhigg: Communicating in a Complicated World June 26

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Mark your calendars for an inspiring evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg, hosted by Leadership Santa Cruz County at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Thursday, June 26, 2025. This event promises to delve into transformative insights from Duhigg’s acclaimed book Supercommunicators, offering attendees practical tools to enhance their personal and professional lives. This work… Read More
Hermon Fire Felton Mt Hermon Road Scotts Valley Fire Local News 

Swift Response Contains Hermon Fire in Santa Cruz Mountains

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On June 6, 2025, a vegetation fire, dubbed the Hermon Fire, ignited along Mount Hermon Road between Scotts Valley and Felton, scorching approximately 2.3 acres. Thanks to a rapid and coordinated response from multiple agencies, the blaze was fully contained by 1:36 p.m., preventing threats to structures and ensuring no injuries, according to Cal Fire CZU. The effort involved Cal… Read More