Longtime rec manager sues City of Scotts Valley for disability discrimination
Kristin Ard, a longtime municipal worker who’s been battling cancer, is suing the City of Scotts Valley for disability discrimination.
Known affectionately around town as “Kard,” she was at the helm of the Recreation Division since taking over from Conrad Sudduth in 2012.
Back then, according...
Consultant: Town Center will need more homes to succeed
SCOTTS VALLEY—Scotts Valley elected officials listened with rapt attention as influential urban planner Bob Gibbs gave them “a really short version of my Harvard class,” during a study session before the June 2 City Council meeting. As he pulled the cover back on what...
Scotts Valley police plan increased DUI patrols, checkpoints
As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, Scotts Valley Police Department is reminding everyone to prioritize safety on the roads.
Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or...
State appoints receiver to run Boulder Creek water company
A Southern California law firm, Silver & Wright LLP, has been appointed to assume possession and control of Big Basin Water Co. following the Santa Cruz County Superior Court's approval of a receivership request by the State Water Resources Control Board.
The privately owned drinking...
Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency care
A 65-year-old Scotts Valley man was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday morning.
The driver, identified as William Westerman, was pronounced dead at the hospital, and a dog found by the...
Water supply pipeline to be relocated under Graham Hill Road
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...
Scotts Valley Is Home To Star Youth Derby Team
Tucked away in a remote corner of Scotts Valley, kids ages seven to 17 can be found whipping around an indoor track, jamming and blocking their way through the rollerskating contact sport of roller derby with the Santa Cruz Derby Groms.
In the parlance of...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 18, 2024
Donation drive benefits SLVHS Grad Night
San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Class of 2025 Grad Night is hosting a donation drive on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, from 9am-3pm at the SLVHS parking lot.
Residents can bring donation items and help raise money to support a...
Measure Q gets underway with citizen oversight, funding allocation
With the overwhelming approval of Measure Q, formally known as the “Santa Cruz County Safe Drinking Water, Clean Beaches, Wildfire Risk Reduction and Wildlife Protection Act,” County staff and partners are establishing the structure necessary to fulfill voters’ vision, including soliciting members of the...
News Briefs | Published Jan. 17, 2025
Coastal trail projects receive federal investment
Rep. Jimmy Panetta announced a new federal investment in coastal trail projects in California’s 19th Congressional District. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $19.5 million to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to support the segments of...
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The...
