3 hospitalized in Brookdale post office building blaze
A man and two children were hospitalized after a fire spread through a second story residential area above the Brookdale Post Office in the early hours of Friday the 13th.
Jon Bowles, 52, said he was in his downstairs unit when he heard a rumbling...
New Mayor Timm, Vice-Mayor Reed hone in on 2021
On Dec. 16 the Scotts Valley City Council appointed its new mayor, Derek Timm, and vice-mayor, Jim Reed. Both men look forward to tackling daunting challenges that 2021 presents, such as facilitating economic recovery, expanding affordable housing and addressing racism alongside the community.
Timm hopes...
Supervisors approve independent auditor for Sheriff’s Office
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to hire an independent auditor for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office who would investigate such issues as citizen complaints and use of force.
The move followed a report by...
Scotts Valley Brookdale Residents Face Steep Rent Hikes
Nine months after he moved into the Brookdale Senior Living long-term care facility in Scotts Valley, Kermit Sveen was hit with a 17.6% rent increase.
He found the notice, dated Oct. 21, in his mailbox on Nov. 3.
“The day that the letter arrived was another...
SVHS Haunted House Adjust, Readies to Petrify Attendees
Frightened of a blank calendar this Halloween? Never fear. There are many fun and Covid-19-safe opportunities this year.
According to a 1,000-parent survey conducted by See’s Candies, a little over 50 percent of families plan to stay in this Halloween, with a movie. However, for...
Court Considers Whether Sexually Violent Predator Can Move to Bonny Doon
A convicted rapist named Michael Cheek, who psychologists have said could be at risk of reoffending, wants to become the newest Bonny Doon resident, and District Attorney Jeff Rosell says he’s trying to stop that from happening.
“We fought tooth and nail at every opportunity...
Orange Tier status reopens more valley businesses
On Oct. 27 Santa Cruz County entered the Orange Tier of the state’s Covid-19 reopening plan. The lowered rate of positive tests has enabled many more businesses to open with precautions, such as indoor waxing and bookstores, and increased capacity at restaurants, movie theaters...
SVHS Football Star Honored
Jacob Pauka is the kind of kid most parents would love to call their own, and most coaches would love to recruit.
Before attending Scotts Valley High School, this student owned the baseball diamond, leading the Pony League in batting average (.700) and clocking 14...
Unlawful Search Lawsuit Against SVPD Officers Proceeds
A district court judge has allowed a UC Santa Cruz administrator’s unlawful search lawsuit against the City of Scotts Valley and its police force to proceed.
Plaintiff Darin Matthews named four Scotts Valley officers—along with a Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy—as defendants in the action,...
Judge Paves Way for Sexually Violent Predator to Move to Bonny Doon
The gasps and cries of “oh my God” and “sick” were so loud, as it became clear Judge Syda Cogliati was about to approve the placement of sexually violent predator Michael Cheek in Bonny Doon, the Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge had to...
Wildfire between Felton and Scotts Valley quelled
A wildfire that broke out between Felton and Scotts Valley midday Friday was quickly contained at 2.3 acres, as firefighters sought to quell flames...
