The legacy left behind by Lynn Beebe, former guidance counselor at Scotts Valley Middle School, will be in the Scotts Valley students who continue on to pursue a college degree.

Radio station manager Tina Davey never imagined she would have the funds to build a new antenna, needed desperately in order to service the whole valley. But during KBCZ’s last pledge drive a few weeks ago several generous donations from the community and an anonymous donor who gave $8,000 helped reach the goal.

The vision of Monterey Bay communities buying their electricity from a local, publically-owned utility that sells only carbon-free energy from renewable sources will become a reality this July. Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) will begin selling 100 percent “green” energy to residential customers on July 1st, and the bill from this new utility company will be incorporated into the regular bill from PG&E.

If any consensus was made at the conclusion of the April 19 board of director meeting for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, it was the desire for the public and the district to stay focused on keeping the infrastructure of the water district in top working condition.

New president at Cabrillo College balks at Governor Brown’s funding plan

The city of Scotts Valley will soon have its first artificial playing turf for multiple purpose use for student athletes, youth and adults.

On Friday April 20, students across the country walked out of class as part of a National School Walkout to demand action on gun reform. It also marked the 20th anniversary of the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado.

The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild has a vision for what could be the city’s first cultural art center, but it won’t come without barriers.

In anticipation of upcoming budget hearings, last week members of the Scotts Valley City Council discussed capital improvement priorities for next fiscal year, as well as the next five years, as detailed in the “Five-year Capital Improvement Plan” submitted by Interim Public Works Director Steve Hammack.

“Could it be? Yes it could. Something’s coming, something good…” Tony sings with a floating falsetto, played by San Lorenzo Valley High School’s very own junior, Jack Calden. His expressions illuminate center stage and he excitedly sings his centerpiece solo for the legendary musical, West Side Story.