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Davenport Sheriff Substation Local News Public Safety 

New Sheriff’s Substation Opens on North Coast

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Davenport facility to enhance public safety as area sees increased tourism DAVENPORT — Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark and Third District Supervisor Justin Cummings will host a community celebration Friday to mark the grand opening of the Davenport/North Coast Sheriff’s Substation, a facility designed to bolster public safety and community services along the county’s rural coastline. The welcoming event… Read More
CalTrans speed limits Local News Traffic 

Caltrans to Lower Speed Limits on Highway 9 Through San Lorenzo Valley Communities

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New limits target safety in Ben Lomond, Brookdale, and south Felton areas Drivers on Highway 9 will need to slow down in San Lorenzo Valley communities following a Caltrans announcement this week that speed limits will be reduced along an 11.63-mile stretch of the highway. The affected segment runs from just south of Exit Road in the City of Santa… Read More
Pacific Coast Santa Cruz Environment Local News 

Santa Cruz County Formally Opposes New Offshore Drilling Plan

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The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has formally submitted comments opposing a proposed federal plan that could open new offshore oil and gas leasing off the California coast. The comments were sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in response to a draft proposal that would allow new oil and… Read More
Monica Martinez Felipe Hernandez Government Local News 

Monica Martinez Selected as 2026 Chair of Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors

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The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has selected District 5 Supervisor Monica Martinez to serve as Chair of the Board for 2026, marking a historic milestone for the county. Martinez will be the first openly LGBTQ+ and Latina person to hold the position. Martinez was chosen by her fellow supervisors following her first year in office, during which she… Read More
SLV Museum Laura DeAngelis Local News Valley People 

SLV Museum Director Laura DeAngelis Brings New Vision to the Valley

Jennifer Mount
By Jennifer Mount When Laura DeAngelis arrived in Boulder Creek in 2013, she was simply looking for home. What she eventually found was a community that would shape her art, her purpose, and her leadership. Today, as the Executive Director of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Laura is helping ensure that the Valley’s stories – layered, diverse, and deeply rooted… Read More
Cabrillo College Education Local News Schools 

Cabrillo College Hosts Spring 2026 Registration Fairs in Watsonville and Scotts Valley

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Prospective students can explore in-demand career programs and get personalized enrollment assistance Cabrillo College is making it easier for prospective, current, and dual-enrolled students to kickstart their spring semester by hosting two Spring Registration Fairs in Scotts Valley and Watsonville next week. The Watsonville Registration Fair will take place on Wednesday, January 14, from 3:30–7:30 p.m. at the Cabrillo College… Read More
mushroom month Local News Outdoors 

Mushroom Foraging in Santa Cruz County: A Beginner’s Safety-first Guide

Mary Andersen
By Mary Andersen Mushroom foraging is one of those outdoors adventures that pairs well with drizzle, redwoods, and a hot thermos of tea. Now through February is the most productive time for mushroom hunting in our area. Santa Cruz County’s damp winters reward patient eyes – but tasty fungi come with real risks. If you’re new, start slow, learn locally,… Read More