Former SVPD Officer Files Another Suit Against City
Disgruntled ex-Scotts Valley Police Department officer David Ball has launched a new lawsuit against the city of Scotts Valley, Police Chief Steve Walpole, Jr. and his former trainee Pascale Wowak, claiming defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
It’s the third action Ball, who was...
Calm winds plus cooler temps equals progress on the firefighting front
As of 3 p.m. today, Cal Fire had reported that the Lockheed Fire near Bonny Doon in the Santa Cruz Mountains has consumed 6,843 acres.
News Briefs | Published May 8, 2026
SLV Water District continues spring main flushing
San Lorenzo Valley Water District is continuing its annual water main flushing program through May 21 to remove iron and manganese deposits from the distribution system.
The naturally occurring minerals are not a health risk, but buildup in water...
Instructor enters scene with free self-defense class
Second-degree black belt Sylvia Reed has been teaching a free self defense class for women in Boulder Creek this month, as one of her first classes after receiving her teaching certification.
Covid-19 variant found in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Public Health Division is monitoring confirmed reports of Covid-19 cases involving variants found in Santa Cruz County, spokesman Jason Hoppin said in a press release Monday.
Two cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, known generally as the U.K. variant, have been identified...
Retreat center to open in May
In a little under three years, the 1440 Multiversity has transitioned from an ambitious agenda item for the Scotts Valley City Council to an almost-complete world-class personal growth center.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The...
