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Connie Moreno Peraza Santa Cruz County Health Services Department Government Local News 

Connie Moreno-Peraza Named New Director of Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency

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The County of Santa Cruz has appointed Connie Moreno-Peraza, MSW, LCSW, as the new Director of the Health Services Agency (HSA), effective September 1, 2025. A seasoned health care leader with a career spanning multiple California counties, Moreno-Peraza brings expertise in behavioral health, equity-focused care, and public sector innovation. Most recently, Moreno-Peraza served as the Assistant Director for Behavioral Health… Read More
Bay Area Vintage Base Ball League Sports 

Step Back in Time: A Day of Vintage Baseball and Community Fun in Santa Cruz

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Baseball fans and history buffs alike are invited to step back in time on Saturday, August 2, when Santa Cruz Seals team up with the Bay Area Vintage Base Ball League for a one-of-a-kind 3-game exhibition and community fundraiser. The event will take place at Harvey West Park, Field #6, and promises a fun-filled afternoon of 19th-century baseball, local flavor,… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 1-3

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, 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. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More
New growth quilt Laura Fogg Fire Recovery Local News 

CZU Lightning Complex Fire: Five Years Later, a Community Commemorates

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Pictured above, a commemorative quilt titled New Growth by quilt artist Laura Fogg. For the Big Basin Art About project Laura wrote, “My assumption, upon visiting Big Basin for the first time after the fire, was that I would be witness to total devastation. Instead I found myself surrounded by health. Almost all of the burned trees are sprouting vigorous… Read More
Loquat Wine Columns Food & Drink 

Loquat Wine

Thomas Andersen
By Tom Andersen The loquats are out and they won’t last long. In my neighborhood it’s the squirrels vs. man – that being me, although this year they are also taking on my cats. The cats crouching behind the screen door, squirrels sitting in the loquat tree confident that the door is latched, taking one small bite and throwing the… Read More
real estate san lorenzo valley Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate 

California Housing – A Story of Strain and Strength 

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Today’s housing market is facing a “triple threat” — rising prices + insurance premiums + interest rates By M.C. Dwyer From the rural Santa Cruz & Los Gatos Mountains through Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, my review of May’s MLS single family home sales in our micro-region revealed a telling trend: 70% of the 74 homes that sold, sold for… Read More
San Lorenzo Valley Fire Safety Simulation Trailer Fire Local News 

Cutting Edge Fire Safety Training Comes to SLV Students and Community

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Students in the San Lorenzo Valley have firsthand knowledge of the devastation fire can leave behind. The community is still far from recovery after the August 2020 CZU Fire. Fire safety and fire prevention in our communities are a top priority, now more than ever. Thanks to a federal grant, the community has access to specialized education that will empower… Read More
Supervisor Monica Martinez 5th District Santa Cruz County Government Local News 

Supervisor Monica Martinez In-District Office Hours

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Supervisor Monica Martinez has scheduled in-district officer hours for the summer. Make reservations here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM1N4G3N-qL9F8F9-LhBHdg_0rVTLtPZiQs6fTSeGEtv0B7w/viewform These sessions provide a platform for residents to share concerns, offer ideas, and learn about county initiatives. Constituents can raise a wide range of topics including disaster recovery and prevention, such as expediting CZU wildfire rebuilds, improving evacuation routes, and enhancing wildfire resilience through programs… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 18-20

Julie Horner,
🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, 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. Enjoy all there is to do in Santa Cruz County!… Read More