General Election 2026: Wimp, Zeller leading in Scotts Valley Council race (UPDATED)
With 3,524 votes counted on election night Tuesday in the Scotts Valley City Council contest, incumbent Greg Wimp—the political body’s newest member—was leading the pack with 39.49% of the vote, chasing after two open seats, with Michael Zeller, a transportation bureaucrat who works down...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 30, 2026
SLV Middle School presents ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre will present “Shrek The Musical JR.” with performances Nov. 6-15 at the SLV Performing Arts Center in Felton.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture and the book by William Steig, the...
Hearing for convicted rapist Michael Cheek postponed until January
On Wednesday just before noon at the Summit Store, all anyone seemed to be talking about was the upcoming court hearing for the potential release of convicted rapist Michael Cheek to the Loma Prieta neighborhood of Los Gatos.
And at a packed meeting at Loma Prieta Elementary...
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley political scene facing off with former Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce head Danny Reber, as well as Council member and...
Felton Fire candidates outline priorities for new funding
With the passage of the 218 Benefit Assessment put to Felton voters in a special election this summer, that new funding is meant to expand staffing, improve department infrastructure and improve emergency response.
Now the Felton Fire Protection District faces a pivotal transition in its...
Scotts Valley police urge parents to discuss teen driver safety
As National Teen Driver Safety Week runs Oct. 18-24, the Scotts Valley Police Department is urging parents and guardians to talk with teens about safe driving before handing over the keys.
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens ages 15 to 18...
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety Program will focus on safe practices for people walking and biking, while emphasizing drivers’ responsibility to...
Community Bridges names new communications director
Community Bridges has appointed Jaime Cottini as director of communications and external affairs, replacing Tony Nunez, who is the incoming Santa Cruz County supervisor for the Fourth District, the nonprofit announced.
Cottini joins the organization’s leadership team and will oversee communications, marketing, public affairs and...
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The all-day event will be held in the main parking lot near the park’s main entrance off Highway 9. The fair...
Panetta, local leaders oppose proposed Brookdale Post Office closure
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders gathered Wednesday at the Brookdale Lodge to oppose a proposed permanent closure of the Brookdale Post Office and urge residents to submit feedback before the U.S. Postal Service’s comment period ends Oct. 11.
“For nearly two years, the...
Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status
Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...
