quail hollow ranch county park Outdoors Photography Recreation 

Winter Hike at Quail Hollow Ranch

A recent “winter warmer” hike at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park featured plenty of blue sky and birdsong. From the Visitor Center:Lower Chapparal Trail > Sunset Trail to the Overlook > Woodrat Trail Quail Hollow Ranch County Park800 Quail Hollow Rd, Felton, CA 95018Directions/mapCounty Parks website Photos by Julie Horner ***Have photos or a favorite hike to share? The team at… Read More
Genasys Project Felton evacuation order Emergency Preparedness Local News 

Felton Grove Under Evacuation Order

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation order for the Felton Grove neighborhood due to rising water levels of the San Lorenzo River. Residents are ordered to evacuate immediately and move to higher ground. The area is closed to public access. Felton Grove is labeled FEL-E008 on the Genasys Project map. Check your neighborhood status at https://protect.genasys.com/search.… Read More
Monica Martinez Supervisor 5th District Santa Cruz County Commentary Government Local News Valley People 

Monica Martinez Begins Her Term as 5th District Supervisor | Commentary

By Monica Martinez As we begin this new year, I’m honored to step into the role of Fifth District Supervisor, representing the vibrant and resilient communities of San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and beyond. From the redwoods to the riverbanks, the unique character of our district inspires me daily. Over the past month, I’ve reflected on the challenges and opportunities… Read More
foxglove february gardening Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening 

February Gardening in the Santa Cruz Mountains

By Josh Reilly It’s February and garden columnists, gurus and boosters are telling us it’s no time to slow down. We are to plan vigorously, catalog our successes and failures, take photos of our gardens and mark them up with colored ink markers (as you might, when willing a hurricane to go where you want, rather than where it’s going).  We’re… Read More
Deputy David Madison Boulder Creek Local News Public Safety 

A New Sheriff in Town: Meet Deputy David Madison

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff Department Boulder Creek Service Center welcomes Deputy David Madison as our new Community Policing Services contact. He replaces Caitlin McBride who has been promoted to Sergeant. Sgt. McBride said, “I am now supervising a patrol team, and I’m no longer in the valley. My office is at our main headquarters in Live Oak, and I just… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: February 13 – 16

Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for Valentine’s weekend Thursday, February 13 through Sunday, February 16, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Celtic 🎻 Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎸 And more! Enjoy! 💃❤️ Thursday, February 13 Tim Brady at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, February 13 | 4:00 – 7:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz… Read More