56.9 F
Scotts Valley
December 16, 2025

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...

Brookdale Big Queer Weekend keeps things positive in face of some opposition

Despite facing hurdles—such as venues not being willing to play host and controversy on social media—Cyn Khambatta, organizer of the Brookdale Big Queer Weekend,...

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company opens production brewery in Salinas

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company has announced the opening of a brand-new production brewery in Salinas, representing a significant increase in production capacity over their...

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...

Saloon Room erupts with hardcore punk volcano

A slate of bands brought hardcore and punk energy to the Saloon Room at the storied Brookdale Lodge last Friday. Despite the growling vocals, thrashing...

Redwood Rx: State Parks offer prescription for wellness and education

On Monday morning, as I wound my way up Highway 9 from Santa Cruz to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Ralph Nader was discussing—on...

Scotts Valley Fire District to absorb Branciforte’s fire service

Santa Cruz County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the merger of the fire departments that serve Scotts Valley and Branciforte on Aug. 2. Scotts...

News Briefs | Published Aug. 11, 2023

Police participate in ‘Operation Safe Passage’ Scotts Valley Police Department will be participating in “Operation Safe Passage” starting Aug. 10 through Aug. 25. The goal...

Rural Scotts Valley resident raises concerns over growing cell tower

Mark Meyer, 61, headed out of town for a wedding over the weekend, and on Sunday when he returned, pulling into his spacious driveway...

Iconic ice cream, food truck businesses change hands

LaLi Kates, founder of both Food Trucks A Go Go and Aunt LaLi’s Treats, a leader in the food truck industry, has announced the...

SOCIAL MEDIA

2,479FansLike
634FollowersFollow
762FollowersFollow
CHP officers investigating crash

Fatal crash on Highway 17 under investigation

A 49-year-old San Jose man was killed Sunday morning in a solo-vehicle crash on State Route 17 south of Vine Hill Road, according to...