More on the Politics of Pot
In August, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors directed a 13-member ad hoc committee to develop recommendations for local commercial cannabis regulations. The move came after prior efforts to find a balance that protected neighborhoods, protected the environment and assured an adequate supply of medical marijuana for patients failed to reach community consensus.
The Ninjas of Scotts Valley
Fans of American Ninja Warrior will recognize Kevin Bull, 36, and David Campbell, 42, as among the hit NBC obstacle course TV show’s top competitors.
City’s development cash tied up for years to come
The Scotts Valley City Council, acting in its role as the city’s redevelopment agency, adopted a budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year on June 15, against the backdrop of an uncertain future for local redevelopment agencies.
Ridin’ with the Wheeldude: The state of the electric vehicle
All electric vehicle manufacturers have pushed back their release dates. One of the most feasible, the Chevrolet Volt, has an estimated release date in early 2011, not late 2010, as was spoken of last year.
Life of Georgie Clark celebrated
Monday afternoon, Roaring Camp Railroads’ 6,000+ square foot Bret Hart Hall was packed with about 500 people gathered to celebrate the life of CEO and president, mother and grandmother Georgiana “Georgie” Clark.
Beauty-industry workers sue state officials, saying they’ve been unfairly targeted during shutdowns
Jennifer Wadsworth and Mat Weir, Contributing Reporters
If you ask beauty salon owners in Santa Cruz County, they’ll tell you the on-and-off lockdowns during the pandemic have been downright backward when it comes to their industry.
Deborah Riley, owner of Lavish Salon in Santa Cruz, says...
Sutter officials cite need for more family docs in Q&A with community
Maybe the “sense of abandonment” felt by locals due to Sutter Health’s move to nix its Scotts Valley urgent care site wouldn’t be so profound had officials included the community in its decision-making?
It was one of many questions and pointed suggestions shared during a...
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...