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...
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a recent graduate of Scotts Valley High School and the daughter of Asta Dauksa, a Teamsters Local 2010 member employed by...
Scotts Valley police expand bike safety education
Scotts Valley Police Department officers will visit Scotts Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley High School over the next several weeks to provide bicycle, pedestrian and e-bike safety education.
The program, which has traditionally included bicycle safety, has been expanded to address the growing popularity...
Outgoing Scotts Valley city manager honored with proclamation
On Sept. 16, Scotts Valley City Council honored Mali LaGoe with a proclamation, as her final day in the city manager chair approached.
In the official document, she was lauded for stabilizing the workforce, reducing vacancies and fostering a mission-driven organization.
“Mali modernized City operations through...
Free workshop to help Santa Cruz Mountains residents prepare for winter
Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, with assistance from the County of Santa Cruz, will host a free workshop Oct. 6 for residents looking to prepare their rural properties for winter.
The “Living on Rural Properties: Winter Preparedness for Santa Cruz Mountains Residents” workshop...
Felton pump track hosts women’s cycling event Sunday
Girls and women of all ages will have an opportunity to find their footing and flow on wheels when Girls on Wheels rolls into...
