scm renegades Local News Sports 

SCM Renegades Tournament Champs

Hits – at bats  throughout the entire article. SCM Renegades took home the Silver Bracket Championship in the Sacramento Mother’s Day Crazy Socks Tournament. The team endured 95 degree heat on Saturday, then came back strong on Sunday for the win.  All 12 Players hit, advanced runners and had excellent defense to get them to the top.  In the Championships, Sonia Padilla dominated… Read More
Highway 9 Ben Lomond Infrastructure Local News Transportation 

Transportation Commission Seeks Community Input for Rural Highway Safety Overhaul 

By Mary Andersen Santa Cruz County’s rural highways, critical arteries for residents and visitors alike, are poised for transformative safety upgrades led by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC). The Highway 9/San Lorenzo Valley Complete Streets Plan (SLV Plan)  from 2019 is being updated via the comprehensive Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP) which expands upon the previous efforts… Read More
Damian's Ladder home repairs for seniors Community Local News 

Damian’s Ladder: Low and No-Cost Home Repairs for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Founded in 2023, Damian’s Ladder is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley. By providing free or low-cost home repairs and modifications, the organization helps residents live safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as possible. Established in memory of Damian Lanctot (1983–2022), a compassionate… Read More
Surfnet Communications broadband Infrastructure Local News 

Surfnet Announces New High Speed Fiber Internet in the Santa Cruz Mountains

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Internet service provider Surfnet Communications (Surfnet) announced completion of Phase 1 of its grant-funded project to build new fiber infrastructure. Phase 1 includes locations in the Summit Area of the Santa Cruz Mountains in both Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. The ultimate goal of the project is to serve 1,400 customers in the area. Attendees… Read More
Christina Davis author Books Local News Valley People 

Boulder Creek’s Christina Davis to Release New Children’s Book

Story Aims to Teach Kids About Personal Finance Christina Davis, a Boulder Creek native and Central Coast author, will release her fourth children’s book for National Financial Literacy Month in April. “Tilly the Troll’s Shopping Spree” aims to teach kids the difference between mindful spending and impulse buying through a relatable story. “I’m really passionate about teaching personal finance to… Read More
CHP California Highway Patrol Local News Public Safety 

CHP Cracks Down on Speeding, Reckless Driving on Highway 9

BOULDER CREEK, CA — In response to growing concerns from residents, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a targeted enforcement campaign along Highway 9 to curb speeding and reckless driving. The initiative follows a recent Boulder Creek town hall meeting hosted by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, where locals voiced frustration over dangerous driving behaviors on the busy… Read More
The Power of Small movie Community Film Local News 

Ben Lomond Film Screening Aims to Inspire Kindness

The Power of Small By Blake Holiday We’ve all heard about “random acts of kindness.” But what about intentional acts of kindness? That’s the subject of The Power of Small, a 40-minute documentary that follows Atherton resident Terri Bullock as she empowers a team of “kindness ambassadors” to make meaningful impacts in their communities. On Friday, April 18, 2025, the… Read More