‘Wine and Whinnies’ fundraiser set for this weekend
This weekend, Kissed by an Angel Wines is teaming up with Horse Sense Education and Advocacy and Make-A-Wish Foundation to raise money to enrich the lives of horses and people.
A full 20% of the profits over the “Wine & Whinnies” weekender will go to...
Scotts Valley gears up for 2nd annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival
Did you know that Scotts Valley is the home to an annual festival that honors the memory of the iconic director Alfred Hitchcock? Alfred Hitchcock had a home in Scotts Valley for many years. By most accounts, he is the area’s most famous resident.
The...
News Briefs | Published Aug. 18, 2023
Children’s enrichment open house set for Saturday
Agape Dance Academy, Innovative Martial Arts, Mountain Music School and Kumon Math and Reading Center are opening their doors to the public on Saturday, Aug. 19, to explore the amazing children’s enrichment programs all within walking distance from...
Scotts Valley City Council votes for $72,500 settlement after overpaying workers
Last Wednesday morning in a special meeting, Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a settlement with workers after it was discovered the pretax contributions of some employees were mistakenly taxed.
Staff said payout—related to overpayments caused by a payroll system update—likely...
Scotts Valley travel nurse gets 40 years to life in prison for child molestation
Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on June 4 after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges related to child molestation.
Judge Pamela Butler presided over the trial and sentencing. Harris was...
Community spirit soars at inaugural Ben Lomond Village Alliance meeting
Last month the fledgling Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) was introduced to the community and businesses of Ben Lomond.
The April 20 event was held at the historic Park Hall, a community building owned by all residents of Ben Lomond residing within 1-1/2 miles.
The steering...
Man and woman killed in Mount Hermon Road crash ID’d
Two people were killed when the car they were in collided with a commercial van yesterday, just before 5pm, according to the Scotts Valley Police Department.
The crash occurred along Mount Hermon Road just past Skypark Drive toward Felton.
The man driving the gold sedan and...
Slew of road construction projects set to begin for San Lorenzo Valley
Highway 9 to close at Jaye’s Slide for utility work
Highway 9 at Jaye’s Slide (PM 8.8) in Ben Lomond will be closed in both directions for utility work on Friday, July 28, from 9pm-6am, and Friday, Aug. 4, from 8am-8pm.
Jaye’s Slide is located on...
News Briefs | Published Feb. 14, 2025
Assemblymember Pellerin to speak to North County Dems
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin will be the guest speaker for the Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Pellerin will talk about the governor’s special legislative session convened to respond to the new federal administration’s...
Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters celebrates contest wins, 70th anniversary event
Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters is celebrating a series of exciting achievements following the recent Toastmasters Division A Speech Contests—alongside a major club milestone: 70 years of helping local residents become confident speakers and leaders.
Marq Lipton, of Aptos, earned first place in the International Speech...
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...