Scotts Valley Makes Small Affordable Housing Gains
Scotts Valley is required to give the state an annual update on its progress toward helping to alleviate California’s housing crunch—including on delivering affordable places to live.
And while this year the results on that front weren’t great, they sure were better than last year,...
Book Sale Raises $1,400 for Felton Library Friends
Cindy Sekkel’s been volunteering for two years with the Felton Library Friends, and even sponsored the new library’s fireplace with her husband.
On Nov. 27, amidst the fray of shoppers flipping through titles at the group’s book sale, the 70-year-old Ben Lomond resident was pleased...
Faultline Brewing joins Scotts Valley Hangar development
With Covid-19 travel restrictions easing, borders opening and the relaxation of mask mandates at popular destinations, people are once again turning their attention to what used to be a familiar gateway for many Americans—the airport.
For those who remain wary of venturing out into the...
Brookdale Lodge Deemed Historical Location
Santa Cruz County is replete with points of interest and historical locations. From the Mystery Spot to Wilder Ranch to Felton Covered Bridge, the area is rich in cultural experiences that blend the past with the present, like the Brookdale Lodge.
Built in 1890, with...
SLVUSD Trustees Hear Rough Draft of 4-H Club Proposal
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District trustees were wowed by the passionate and studied presentation by a student who was trying to persuade them to support an on-campus agricultural program.
Lexi Lemus had originally shown up to speak during a public comment period of the...
Scotts Valley’s Independence Day Celebration Set For July 3
For locals that have been missing the snap, crackle and pop of 4th of July fireworks, Scotts Valley’s new City Manager, Mali LaGoe, has you covered.
LaGoe, who moved to Scotts Valley in January, has never celebrated Independence Day Scotts Valley-style. This year, LaGoe, who...
Felton Springing Into Season With Sidewalk Sale This Saturday
The Downtown Felton Association is welcoming people from around the region to the 2nd Annual Downtown Felton Spring Sidewalk Sale & Open House Saturday.
Christy Shults, the director of the organization, said the event, which runs from noon to 6pm, is a continuation of programming...
Congressman Panetta Visits Santa Cruz Mountains Communities
Now that the congressional boundary debate’s been settled—with the old 18th and 20th districts seemingly evaporating from the local map, leaving in their place the new 19th District—politicians have begun adjusting to the new reality.
And for current Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, who’s represented the...
Scotts Valley candidates make final pitches to voters
Unlike some of its neighbor municipalities on the Silicon Valley side of the hill, like Monte Sereno and Los Gatos—which canceled their council elections when no more hopefuls put their name in the ring than the number of seats available—Scotts Valley has seen an...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
