Former police officers Clark, Lind and nurse Jett lead Scotts Valley Council race
As Kamala Harris prepared to concede the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday morning, three Scotts Valley candidates continued to pull away from the crowded pack in the contest for three available City Council seats.
Out of 5,634 votes, incumbent Council member Donna Lind...
Scotts Valley education tax easily clears bar, as fire hall funding hangs in the balance
The tax to raise money for public education sailed to success as nearly a third of Scotts Valley came out to cast a ballot, while a tax for a new fire hall hung in the balance.
A total of 3,246 people voted (72.57%) in the...
Candidate nomination period for Nov. 8 election opens
The candidate nomination period for the upcoming Nov. 8 election opened on July 18, and several potential political candidates have pulled papers to run for various offices.
The Scotts Valley City Council will have two seats—those currently held by Vice-Mayor Jim Reed and City Councilman...
Investigation Underway After Discarded Ballots Found on Sugarloaf Road
A rural site about four miles from the Santa Cruz Mountains summit is now the focus of a federal investigation by the agency that probes mail system misdeeds.
That’s because this patch of ground along Sugarloaf Road, just north of Scotts Valley, is where one...
Early election results hint at shape of race to come
As polls closed tonight, Fifth District Supervisor candidate Monica Martinez was hanging out on the second floor of Bruno’s Bar and Grill in Scotts Valley with a sizable contingent that included multiple other candidates for political office.
“We just had so many community members come...
Timm-Timms Slate Rises Above Vice Mayor Reed In Early Results
At this time last year, Allan Timms wasn’t even an American. But by press time he had risen—if only slightly—above Scotts Valley’s Vice Mayor in his bid for a seat on Council.
So, how did it feel to see some success, as the vote tallies...
Decker seeks to improve county-wide operations as Fifth District supervisor candidate
No matter your age, applying for a new job is a stressful situation. As a potential candidate, you’re embarking on a journey filled with unknowns while forging a path toward success. Even if friends, family and neighbors convince you to upend your life and...
Pellerin Starts Strong in Bid for Historic Assembly Seat
Former Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin appears poised to become the first woman from Santa Cruz County to hold a seat on the State Assembly, with early returns showing 62.67% of Santa Clara County voters supporting her run for the 28th District, and...
Candidate filing opens Monday for June 2026 Primary Election
Candidate filing for the June 2, 2026, statewide primary election opens Monday, Feb. 9, and runs through March 6, according to the Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department.
Offices on the ballot include statewide constitutional positions; the 18th and 19th Congressional Districts; the 28th, 29th and...
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a...
