In a grim discovery that has shaken the quiet city of Los Gatos, John Maxey Yeager, 56, was arrested in connection with the murder of his wife, YingYing “Dawn” Yu, 40, also a Los Gatos resident.
At the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District Board meeting, a dynamic blend of earnest financial analysis, cultural celebration, and a critical review of the School Accountability Report Cards was on full display.
The Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, December 12, confronting pressing issues from deteriorating sports facilities to looming financial challenges.
Last night, Joe's Bar in downtown Boulder Creek was a hub of holiday cheer as the local favorite held its annual Christmas party. Despite a chill in the air and a quieter downtown atmosphere, the community came together for a night of festivity and philanthropy.
This past Saturday, Boulder Creek transformed Forest Street into a winter wonderland for its annual Winter Festival, attracting residents and visitors alike with a captivating blend of music, crafts, and holiday cheer.
In a celebration of community, creativity, and compassion, the 30th Annual Loma Prieta Holiday Craft Faire unfolded on December 2nd and 3rd, 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the Santa Cruz Mountains. Co-chaired for the second consecutive year by dedicated locals Lila Jones and Becky Seng, both products of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Lakeside Elementary, the event not only showcased the artistic talents of the region but also demonstrated the fundraising power of a school community.
After a protracted journey through bureaucratic challenges, the City of Santa Cruz has triumphed in enforcing the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (OVO) starting December 4, 2023. The road to implementation faced setbacks, with the California Coastal Commission initially blocking the ordinance in 2022 due to the need for approval within the Coastal Zone. However, in a significant development, the City secured a one-year Coastal Development Permit from the Commission in May 2023.
On November 15th, a somber cloud descended upon unincorporated Santa Cruz County near Sugarloaf Road as news broke of the tragic passing of a 5-year-old child. Despite valiant efforts by Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies, emergency personnel, and hospital staff, the child succumbed to the severity of the situation.
Against the dark backdrop of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the third annual Loma Public Education Fund (LPEF) Holiday Tree Lighting brought together over 100 community members, including more than 50 children, for a festive celebration at Summit Veterinary Hospital on Summit Rd.
The LPJUSD Board of Trustees convened at Loma Prieta Elementary School yesterday, marking a momentous occasion filled with camaraderie and significant developments.
Despite favorable weather, a series of significant power outages struck various regions of the Santa Cruz Mountains today, causing disruption and inconvenience to over 8,000 PG&E customers. The outage encompassed a broad spectrum of areas, affecting communities such as Felton, Boulder Creek, Laurel, Glenwood, Lompico, Scotts Valley, Bonny Doon, Davenport, and Ben Lomond. The customers affected spanned from the coast to Summit Road and from Big Basin to Soquel San Jose Road, encompassing a vast expanse of the region.
The Loma Prieta Home & School Club recently cast its magical spell on the mountain community with a fun Halloween Family Movie Night. Held at the Redwood Amphitheatre behind the Building Blocks Daycare Center last Friday, this eerie event drew in scores of families seeking a thrilling evening filled with cinematic delights.
In a highly anticipated Town Hall meeting hosted by county supervisor Manu Koenig at Loma Prieta Elementary School on Tuesday, a large and concerned turnout of Santa Cruz County residents were given the opportunity to raise concerns, ask questions, and gain crucial insights into the region's infrastructure challenges and ongoing initiatives. The meeting underscored the gravity of the issues confronting the community, with the majority of attendees laser-focused on the precarious state of county roads and the urgency to address it.