Scotts Valley looks ahead to infrastructure upgrades as costs increase
At its May 15 meeting, Scotts Valley City Council forged ahead with wastewater system improvements, selecting Cushman Contracting in a $1.3 million deal to install a new aeration blower, piping, valves and other instruments at the Scotts Valley Water Reclamation Facility.
The upgrades, meant to...
Scotts Valley taps former Capitola official following surprise departure of Public Works director
The City of Scotts Valley has turned to a former Capitola official to fill the considerable gap left with the surprise departure of Public Works Director Chris Lamm, who resigned to take a job with Santa Clara County.
Steve Jesberg, who retired in 2022 from...
Downtown Felton’s Dessert Pie Contest returns Aug. 10 with a dash of Sasquatch magic and community spirit
Pie lovers and Bigfoot believers—grab your rolling pins and perfect your Sasquatch calls, because downtown Felton’s beloved annual Dessert Pie Contest is back on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10am-2pm.
Nestled among the area’s legendary redwoods, the quaint mountain town is stirring up the sweetest event...
Valley Churches United’s Holiday Market Returns
After a long day at the Valley Churches United storefront in downtown Ben Lomond, 70-year-old volunteer Mary Koehring is tallying up the receipts. It’s the fifth year the Boulder Creek residents assisted with the nonprofit’s Valley Christmas Project, which raises money for families in...
Suburban-style Casa Way development in Scotts Valley wins approval
There was some grumbling from neighbors about potholes in the vicinity, and disappointment a pedestrian cut-through will disappear, but the Scotts Valley residents at the final hearing about the subdivision seemed relatively pleased overall with it.
The nine-unit Casa Way classic suburban development from East...
Cabrillo College receives $150K to expand veterans mental health services
Cabrillo College has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to implement the Veterans Mental Health Demonstration Project. The two-year grant is one of 10 awarded to community colleges statewide for the project term starting November 2024 through November...
Vine Hill 3rd graders take field trip to Scott house
Arjun Thevar, 9, was beaming brighter than the high-noon sunshine.
The Vine Hill Elementary School student had been transported back in time, to the 1800s, as part of a field trip to the Hiram D. Scott house just down the hill from City Hall on...
Art Wine and Beer Fest showcases ‘best of Scotts Valley’
Scotts Valley Fire Department engineer Dan Pedemonte was repeatedly dunked into a tank filled with water by children whose parents contributed money to a fundraiser for Hawaiian fire victims.
The toss game was happening Saturday at Skypark, which itself served as a staging ground for...
Potential pump track in Felton stirs controversy
Plans to potentially put a bicycle track in Felton Covered Bridge County Park—which would replace an aging and unused volleyball court—has stirred a modicum of controversy in the small community, with supporters saying it would give a new recreation opportunity for young people.
Opponents, meanwhile,...
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...
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...