Felton News

A child using a lighter accidently sparked the blaze that gutted a duplex off Highway 9 on Tuesday, according to results of the preliminary fire investigation released Wednesday.

When: Nov.18 to 24, weekdays from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sautrday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School multi-use room, 7155 Highway 9, in Felton Details: Sale proceeds benefit the schoola s library.

The water main break that caused havoc on traffic in the Harvey West neighborhood Wednesday was repaired early Thursday, about 12 hours after the leak started.

Santa schedules stop in Felton The Felton Business Association will host Felton's Evening with Santa next weekend from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov.

A San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate left paralyzed by a car accident last spring is suing the county for an unspecified amount of damages.

Allie Pomianowski, a 2007 San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate, is back at home after spending months in the hospital following a car accident that broke her neck, leaving her a quadriplegic.

Monte Vista Christian High School's advanced drama production class will perform "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" next weekend.

A few months ago, Sharon Allen finally released her long awaited CD, "Along the Way." She does some lovely covers of other artists' material, such as her duet on Townes Van Zandt's "If I Needed You" with Keith Greeninger, but by far, the strongest songs are her originals.

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton Details: Make hands-on crafts from Ohlone, Mission and early American cultures with park naturalist Lee Summers.

Volunteers will hold a food drive at the Scotts Valley Safeway today and Nov. 21 to support Valley Churches United Missions' Valley Thanksgiving Project.

Jugtown Usa band members are, from left to right: Patti Maxine, Topher Gayle, Matt Bohn, Jayme Kelly Curtis, Olaf Schiappacasse, Ukulele Dick and Sven Davis.

Seascape Beach Resort hosted an October dinner presentation to benefit the Aptos History Museum with local attorney and amateur historian Brian D. Liddicoat.

In an ongoing showcase of local artwork, the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County invites guests to meet the artists, Richard Bennet, Tana Brinnand-Tolson and Bob Bishop.

EDITOR, I am a longtime Felton resident who recently moved to Lompico.A Before dawn Sunday morning, Oct.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Where: San Lorenzo Valley High football field, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton Details: A haunted fright walk, games, food and more will be hosted by the schoola s ASB, Drama and Link Crew.

A house fire on Buckeye Street in Mount Hermon torched the home of the Price family Tuesday, Oct.

A house fire was reported on Buckeye Drive in Felton at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours, and dispatchers called in aircraft to help fight the flames.

Residents are invited to help kick off Cruzio's 20th birthday party with food and live music.

As many as 700 firefighters are battling a 600-acre wildfire, called the Loma Fire, that broke out early about 3 a.m. in the Maymens Flat area near Highland Road and Eureka Canyon.

Lucjan Szewczyk/Press-Banner slideshow Bags of feces, soiled tissues and kitty litter - all items that should be found in the garbage can or flushed down the toilet bowl.