Scotts Valley Mayor Declares City’s Commitment to Diversity
After officially designating September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Scotts Valley Mayor Derek Timm moved on to another proclamation that was close to his heart.
Referencing incidents of hatred and discrimination across Santa Cruz County, he announced the City’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,...
SVWD rebuilds largest water treatment plant
The Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) has begun construction on its largest water treatment plant, Orchard Run.
GSE Construction demolished the 38-year-old plant in December and plans to finish construction by May 1.
The new plant, which provides 1 million gallons of water per day, will...
New Scotts Valley Theater Plans Inaugural Open House Saturday
Scotts Valley has been moving on up in the retail and restaurant arena. With the opening of the shops at The Hangar, and the brand-new Target replacing K-Mart, the shopping opportunities in town are growing exponentially. Dining has always been plentiful, but the one...
Work Begins on Hwy 17 Wildlife Undercrossing
The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) has begun nighttime work on a wildlife undercrossing near Laurel Curve on Highway 17, which is expected to reduce traffic to one lane in the north and southbound directions.
The work began Tuesday on Highway 17, from 0.6 miles...
Santa Cruz Pop Warner Wins National Title
If life is a compilation of goals dreamed and achieved, then the members of Santa Cruz’ Pop Warner Seahawks have set themselves up for a life of success.
On Dec. 12, the team of 24 Santa Cruz County kids rocked the Camping World Stadium in...
Sexual Predator’s Hearing for Bonny Doon Release Plan Draws Crowd
The hubbub at the Santa Cruz County Courthouse Tuesday morning was so loud a sheriff’s deputy had to tell the 50-plus Bonny Doon community members to pipe down.
They were awaiting a hearing on whether or not convicted rapist Michael Cheek would be allowed to...
SLVUSD board appoints new superintendent
Get ready, San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. A new superintendent has been selected, and he’s ready to lead the district to great heights.
On June 9, after 24 years with the district, including stints as a teacher, school site principal, director of secondary education,...
Pride Flag debate exposes political divide
A rainbow flag was waving above Scotts Valley City Hall by 10:15am on June 2—it marked the culmination of a year of work on a ceremonial flag policy. Still, a surprise political tactic the previous night at the council meeting threatened to derail its...
Scotts Valley schools halt flag-raisings, will establish policy
When Ashley Perlitch learned the Scotts Valley Unified School District would raise the rainbow flag in May to honor Harvey Milk—the first openly gay elected official in California who was assassinated in 1978—she was thrilled.
The founder of the private Scotts Valley Families for Social...
Santa Cruz County Will Lift Mask Mandate Feb. 16
In alignment with the state, 11 Bay Area counties, including Santa Cruz County, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings on Feb. 16.
Unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2 will continue to be required to wear...
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...
