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Scotts Valley
October 5, 2025

Homeless in the mountains

With cold winter nights descending on the area, homeless people in Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley have limited local resources.

County confronts homeless issues

The county is talking about measures to deal with homelessness with the arrival of cold winter temperatures and the establishment of a large homeless encampment in San Lorenzo Park.

County cannabis license option no guarantee for growers

While Santa Cruz County planners sort through the more than 200 last-minute responses to the proposed cannabis environmental impact report, plans are in the works to allow qualified growers temporary permits.

New chapter for Felton library designs

Though still about six months away from ground breaking, the new $8.6 million Felton Library has entered into contract with a local artist to grace the walls with colorful hand-crafted butterflies.

Tree removal to delay Mt. Hermon Road traffic

Drivers should prepare for delays if they need to use part of Mt. Hermon Road this Saturday and next.

Court Briefs — Dec. 8, 2017

Brian Criswell, 43, who formerly worked as a wrestling coach, court-appointed child advocate and teen leader at the Boulder Creek Recreation Center, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for child molestation on Oct. 14.

Key to community policing

The four members of the Scotts Valley Police Department Reserve Officer Program provide area residents with optimal safety, putting their lives on the line for a stipend of $100 a month.

Cannabis sellers must register

The state is reminding people who plan to legally sell cannabis or marijuana products that they must register with several state agencies before the beginning of the year.

Libraries offer way for kids to thank troops

Local kids can send messages to U.S. servicemen and women and first responders through the Santa Cruz Public Library system this holiday season.

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Greg Wimp

Sandwich shop owner appointed to Scotts Valley Council

As Greg Wimp, the owner of multiple area Togo’s sandwich shop locations, stepped up Oct. 1 to address Scotts Valley City Council about why...