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Santa Cruz Water Department has announced that it will relocate 3.7 miles of the Newell Creek Pipeline out of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and under Graham Hill Road to ensure continued reliability of the critical water supply pipeline. Construction will begin in spring 2025...

While Scotts Valley’s civic calendar has been relatively light so far this year, behind the scenes there’s been plenty of activity. Hot on the heels of hiring 19 people to work for the municipality in 2022, as the community began to recover from the darkest...

The latest business move by Salesforce, the San Francisco software company that nets around $4 billion a year, will result in 100 new jobs being created in Scotts Valley, officials said. In describing their deal to create “Trailblazer Ranch” in partnership with local wellness center...

Scotts Valley, Felton farmers markets open new seasons The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market and Felton Farmers’ Market will open their 2026 seasons in early May, offering weekly access to regional produce, prepared foods and community programs in Santa Cruz County’s mountain and valley communities. The Scotts...

Scotts Valley High senior defensive lineman Andre Nice recorded a sack and seven tackles for the Falcons in a 28-0 shutout win over rival San Lorenzo Valley High in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play on March 27. The Falcons remained undefeated at 3-0 and...

The Scotts Valley Water District is refusing to refund more than $1,750 in overpayments it collected from a Green Valley Road resident, over the past several years. While the drinking water provider admits it received $4,381.35 beyond what it should have from Jim Chelossi, since...

Libraries announce schedule changes, extended service hours Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) has announced system schedule changes and extended hours at selected branches starting on Sunday, Feb. 1. Several branches within the system will have extended hours. Capitola and Felton branch libraries will join the Downtown...

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...

City of Scotts Valley has decided to establish what it terms “geometric constraints” outside of City Hall by establishing a no-parking zone. That’s because the route to the police station, municipal offices and Council Chambers is just 36 feet wide at the most and 26...

A San Jose motorcyclist suffered major injuries Tuesday evening after crashing on Highway 9 south of Sempervirens Point, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 7:04 p.m. on June 9 on northbound State Route 9. CHP officials said a 45-year-old man...