april 5 hands off protest santa cruz Community Local News Politics 

April 5 “Hands Off!” Protest Draws Thousands in Santa Cruz

On April 5, 2025, a large crowd gathered at the Santa Cruz County Courthouse for the “Hands Off!” protest, part of a nationwide series of demonstrations organized in response to Trump administration policies. The event drew attendees from across the county, filling the courthouse lawn and surrounding spaces. The Santa Cruz event was one of over 1,000 protests held across… Read More
Sheriff Chris Clark Government Local News Public Safety 

Meet Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark

By Jennifer Mount In December, Undersheriff Chris Clark succeeded Jim Hart as Santa Cruz County Sheriff. Clark is an 18-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and was appointed unanimously by the county’s Board of Supervisors in August 2024 after Hart retired with four years remaining in his elected term.  Clark is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento where, inspired… Read More
2025 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee Education Local News Schools 

2025 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to local winners of the 2025 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee, Elementary Division Grades 4-6. Pictured here: Horace Dong of Scotts Valley Middle School – 2nd place, Emerson Brunner of Scotts Valley Middle School – 1st place, and Cooper Slavich of Boulder Creek Elementary School – 3rd place.  More results from the Santa Cruz County Office of Education: In… Read More
cannabis retailer Business Government Local News 

Cannabis Retailers Seek Permitting for On Site Consumption

Supervisor Monica Martinez has posted an alert about an item on the Tuesday March 11 Board of Supervisors meeting agenda. The Board will consider amendments that would allow two cannabis retailers along Highway 9 — one in Felton and one in Boulder Creek — to apply for permits for on-site consumption, similar to a bar. “The County has been working… Read More
Art Boulder Creek Local News 

Yeshe Jackson Paints Mural Honoring Albert the White Peacock

Artist Yeshe Jackson has put initial brush strokes on a mural honoring Albert the white peacock of Boulder Creek. The artwork in progress in Historic Downtown Boulder Creek is intended to symbolize mountain resilience through beauty and community spirit. The project will be completed this spring. By Julie Horner Albert’s legacy is larger than life. Work has begun on a… Read More
Santa Cruz Mountains art center photo by Mary Andersen Art Local News 

Dive into Creativity: WATER Exhibit at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

By Blake Holiday The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond is making a splash with its current exhibit titled WATER: Ebb and Flow. Running through March 22, this annual judged show highlights the beauty, power, and significance of water through a collection of eclectic works by local and regional artists. “Water is a subject that resonates deeply, touching… Read More
Food church Boulder Creek Community Local News Valley People 

Food to the People: Free Food Church Boulder Creek and Zayante

By Julie Horner  Beneath a pop-up canopy on a bright Boulder Creek Friday afternoon, Mo Moscoe and his team, Steve Maurer and Steven Shabry, busily attend to a colorful display of fresh produce and packaged foodstuffs that have been gleaned from the Grey Bears Chanticleer Avenue pantry. Friends and neighbors stuff boxes and bags with bunches of produce, leafy greens,… Read More