Press Release Santa Cruz County, CA – Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel on Tuesday issued a new order removing local restrictions on lodging operators, allowing hotels, motels and vacation rentals to resume business activities in accordance with State guidelines effective Friday, June 12. The County was previouslyRead More →

As we say goodbye to autumnal weather and welcome the chilling of December, our beloved Santa Cruz Mountains echo with the songs of birds, dance in the blusterous wind, and turn misty in the riveting winter downpours.  The brilliantly colored scenery and earthly aromas of the dampened Redwood forests lureRead More →

By Joni Martin I have created a petition urging the Regional Transportation Commission, in light of the recent tragic death of one of our young community members, to identify a safe pedestrian/cyclist route along the Highway 9 Corridor as its top priority for our community among many projects being consideredRead More →

  By Mary A. Porter This Santa Cruz Mountains treasure regains her composure in time for All Hallowsand the new year. Nestled in the serenity of majestic redwoods along the rippling waters of Clear Creek stands the world-famous Brookdale Lodge. The legendary venue, which once catered to Hollywood’s elite, includingRead More →