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Highway 9 pedestrian improvements Local News Public Safety Transportation 

Years After Fatal Crash, a Mother Awaits Change on Highway 9

Jesse Kathan
Sidewalk construction is expected to start this fall on Highway 9 between San Lorenzo Valley High School and Graham Hill Road.  (Photo Jesse Kathan — Santa Cruz Local) By Jesse Kathan, Santa Cruz Local This story was originally published by Santa Cruz Local. Sign up for their weekly newsletters. FELTON >> Kelley Howard sat on the couch in her Scotts Valley home,… Read More
SLV High School 2025 Local News Schools 

Local Students Shine at Graduation

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SLV High’s Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians Announced  San Lorenzo Valley High School held its graduation ceremonies on June 6 at the campus in Felton. Prior to the event, the school announced this year’s Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Pictured above l to r: Jorin Fields-Rapley, Keegan Hickey, Toryn Thompson, Amir Vered, and Abigail Gabrielson. Valedictorians Jorin Fields-Rapley… Read More
Jason Lillion San Lorenzo Valley Water District Boulder Creek Local News Public Agencies Water 

SLV Water District Appoints Jason Lillion as General Manager

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The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors appointed Jason Lillion as General Manager for the District at its regular board meeting on Thursday, June 5. Lillion is set to start on July 1 with a base salary of $250,000. “We’re pleased to welcome Jason as our new General Manager,” said Board President Mark Smolley. “His strong background in… Read More
Hermon Fire Felton Mt Hermon Road Scotts Valley Fire Local News 

Swift Response Contains Hermon Fire in Santa Cruz Mountains

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On June 6, 2025, a vegetation fire, dubbed the Hermon Fire, ignited along Mount Hermon Road between Scotts Valley and Felton, scorching approximately 2.3 acres. Thanks to a rapid and coordinated response from multiple agencies, the blaze was fully contained by 1:36 p.m., preventing threats to structures and ensuring no injuries, according to Cal Fire CZU. The effort involved Cal… Read More
Felton FIre Protection District board meeting Fire Recovery Local News Public Agencies 

Felton Fire Loses Chief, Service Contract with Ben Lomond

Jesse Kathan
Some Felton firefighters have said the agency is not prepared to respond to 911 calls without Ben Lomond Fire’s support. (Photo Jesse Kathan — Santa Cruz Local) By Jesse Kathan, Santa Cruz Local This story was originally published by Santa Cruz Local. Sign up for their weekly newsletters. Felton Fire Board of Directors meetings FELTON >> Ben Lomond Fire directors… Read More
scm renegades Local News Sports 

SCM Renegades Tournament Champs

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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 

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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