Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra Azul Nursery-Garden, John Skinner and Kevin Larkin created the concept for the park renovation.
The garden will now host native and...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 6, 2024
SLVWD announces departure of interim general manager
Effective Aug. 21, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board has accepted the resignation of Interim District General Manager Brian Frus.
During his time with the District, Frus provided services that included efforts related to the repair of...
SV Parks Master Plan first since 1996
After nearly 30 years, Scotts Valley has a parks master plan. Now the city needs to figure out how to fund the improvements.
The City Council approved its Parks Master Plan on Aug. 8, although many priorities contained inside the document remain unfunded.
Nevertheless, Mayor Randy...
Entries sought for annual Apple Pie Baking Contest (Briefs)
Have your apple pie announced as the “Best in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the 47th annual Apple Pie Baking Contest held on the opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair.
The Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest...
Rescuers seek donations for wild horse rehab
A severely underweight horse (Serif), a wild alpine weanling (Jamaal) and an abused mustang (Willow) have been taken into the care of Canham Farm Horse Rescue, a nonprofit horse rescue and rehabilitation center in Scotts Valley that is asking for financial donations and volunteers...
SVFPD asking voters to approve $24.5 million for station
Last November, the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District asked Scotts Valley voters to approve a bond to build a new southside fire station and provide a better defense against wildfires. The measure lost by just 12 votes, leaving the district to continue struggling with...
Highway 9 paving project between Felton and Ben Lomond begins
A major maintenance paving project on Highway 9 began Aug. 19, taking place between Lazy Woods Road in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond.
This 2.7-mile paving project will grind off the top layer of existing asphalt pavement and overlay the roadway with the...
Sex trafficking investigation prompts review of Boys & Girls Clubs’ policies
The man charged with contacting minors for sexual purposes he met while working for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County (BGCSCC) in Scotts Valley pleaded not guilty to 11 charges in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Aug. 18.
Ciriaco Johnson, 24,...
Temp signal on Highway 9 in Boulder Creek to activate Monday in support of wall construction
A project to repair the edge of the northbound lane of Highway 9 in Ben Lomond will necessitate installation of a temporary traffic signal that will provide one-way traffic control.
The project area will be located on Highway 9 between Prospect and Lorenzo avenues...
Highway 9 paving project between Felton and Ben Lomond set to begin Monday
A major maintenance paving project on Highway 9 is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 19. The paving project will take place between Lazy Woods Road in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond.
This 2.7-mile paving project will grind off the top layer of existing...
Vegetation control work on Highway 9 to begin Monday with daytime...
Caltrans will begin vegetation control work on the entire length of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County in support of California’s Wildfire and Forest...
