SLV High School 2025 Local News Schools 

Local Students Shine at Graduation

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

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
Housing market Santa Cruz Mountains Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate 

Housing Market and Economic Update

Fresh Momentum, but Lingering Questions By M.C. Dwyer The market is waking up. Here in the Santa Cruz mountains, the shift feels tangible. Buyers are re-emerging from their winter hibernation. Homes with character, cared-for land, or irresistible “mountain charm” are drawing interest. Recently, a home in Boulder Creek sold for about $200,000 over asking – but that’s not typical. Make… Read More
Charles Duhigg Supercommunicators Events Uncategorized 

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

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

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
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: June 20-22

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. There’s much to do in the Santa Cruz Mountains and… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: June 12-15

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, Father’s Day, June 15, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues and thrown in all the local festivals and fairs. There’s much to do in the Santa Cruz… Read More