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Local Students Honored in 2026 Congressional Art Competition

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Thirty-three high school students from across California’s 19th Congressional District submitted original artwork this year for the Congressional Art Competition, an annual tradition that has invited student artists nationwide to showcase their talent since 1982. More than 650,000 students have participated since the competition began, with a winning piece from each congressional district selected every spring for display in the… Read More
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Explore California’s Rich History for Free This Year: How to Get Your $50 Historian Passport for $0

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California is celebrating Juneteenth and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary by opening the doors to its past. And you don’t have to travel far to participate. Governor Gavin Newsom just announced that California State Parks is giving away a special edition Historian Passport completely free. This pass normally costs $50, but if you claim it by July 6, your family can… Read More
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SLV Water District to Conduct Service Line Inspections in Felton, June 22–26

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Residents in the Felton service area may notice Water District and contracted CDM Smith staff working near their water meters next week, as the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) begins a week-long effort to identify water service line materials throughout the community. From June 22 through June 26, crews will be inspecting both District-owned and customer-owned portions of water… Read More
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SLV’s Kayla Raymond Named Santa Cruz County Counselor of the Year

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The Santa Cruz County Office of Education has named Kayla Raymond, a mental health specialist at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School in Felton, as one of its 2026 Counselor of the Year honorees. She was recognized alongside fellow honorees in teaching, counseling, and classified staff — including co-Counselor of the Year Cynthia Fernandez of Costanoa Career Prep High and Ark… Read More
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Highway 9 Traffic Alert – Week of June 22-26

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Drivers on Highway 9 should expect delays at several locations this week due to ongoing construction. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time. What’s Happening and Where Bridge Replacements – North of Boulder Creek (24/7 Impacts)Two bridges are being fully replaced for safety. Temporary traffic signals are controlling one-lane, alternating traffic around the clock at both locations: Expect delays at… Read More
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Brookdale Post Office Delays

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Rep. Panetta Calls for Oversight of the USPS Due to Extended Closure of Brookdale Post Office Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) has called on the Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to conduct much-needed oversight regarding the long-term delays and lack of transparency in repairing and restoring the Brookdale Post Office. The Brookdale Office has been closed since December… Read More
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A Night to Remember: SLV Grad Night 2026 Celebrates 40+ Years of Keeping Graduates Safe

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By Mary Andersen On the evening of June 5, hundreds of seniors from San Lorenzo Valley and Coast Redwood High Schools filed onto the SLVHS campus to experience one last unforgettable night together. From 8 pm until 3 am, the campus was transformed into a jungle-themed extravaganza — fire dancers, a mechanical bull, karaoke, poker tables, a magician, DoorDash deliveries,… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Opens New 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Center for Youth

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Santa Cruz County now has a dedicated crisis center for young people in mental health emergencies — and it’s open around the clock. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at the Hope Forward | Esperanza Adelante Youth Crisis Center officially opened its doors at 5300 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Run by Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health in partnership with nonprofit… Read More