Scotts Valley welcomes Johnson as new mayor
In a wool sport coat he’d picked up while in Manhattan, Scotts Valley outgoing Mayor Jack Dilles glanced over to see the man taking his job approaching. There was Vice Mayor Randy Johnson in a striking navy blue suit and tie.
“You look great,” Dilles...
San Lorenzo Valley Water District invests $13M in new pipelines
San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has begun construction on more than $13 million in crucial pipeline infrastructure and water tank replacement projects that will enhance the water system’s reliability and improve support for firefighting.
The projects represent a significant investment in the community's water...
Safety seminars promote internal awareness
When it comes to keeping community members safe, the good people at Damsel in Defense (DiD) have your back. The company, which offers self-defense products, such as pepper spray, personal alarms, portable door locks and stun guns, was founded in 2011 in Idaho, and...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 13, 2023
Teen Public Art Workshop features renowned artist
Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) has announced an exclusive Teen Public Art Workshop with renowned artist Lea de Wit on Saturday, Oct. 21, 1-4pm, at the Felton Branch Library, 6121 Gushee St., in Felton.
This unique opportunity invites teens...
Health Officials Urge Preventative Measures Against Viruses This Holiday
County health officials recently announced that seasonal cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the flu have been reported earlier than usual this year, and are on the rise, causing increased hospitalizations for children.
Covid-19 is also experiencing an uptick locally and in California, they...
What’s the best way to grow a forest?
Felton resident Karen Holl’s talk at her hometown library Feb. 3 occurred just as a storm rolled in underscoring just how intrinsically linked our lives are with those of Plantae kingdom—as tree litter would soon carpet the landscape and one person would be killed...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 15, 2023
Covid-19 test kits now available at libraries
Santa Cruz Public Libraries has announced the availability of Covid-19 Test Kits at all library branches.
These free kits, provided by the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency, are designed for at-home use, making it easier than ever...
Felton Farmers’ Market celebrates summer season with FoodShed Project event
The Felton Farmers’ Market welcomes the solstice and the longest days of the year with Summer, Summer, Summer Time—a celebration of the seasonal bounty of summer.
On Tuesday, June 25, during the standard market hours (1:30-5:30pm) at 120 Russell Ave., the heart of Felton comes...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 22, 2023
Wreath making comes to Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market
Foodie, Fruity Wreath Making is coming to the Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Find baskets full of foraged foliage, dried market flowers and dried fruit. Sit down at the mini wreath-making station and get started...
Floods Ravage Region
With sunshine interspersed with scattered showers forecast through Monday—and another storm on its way towards the Central Coast for early Tuesday—Santa Cruz Mountains residents can expect to see up to another eight inches of rain.
While some Boulder Creek residents expressed relief at the sunbeams...
5 injured in Scotts Valley’s first tornado on record
*Updated at 6:59pm Dec. 14, 2024
At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley's first-ever tornado on record, authorities said.
Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the...