The Bank of America robbery, and Scotts Valley pursuit
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 is a day that will be remembered for a long time by Scotts Valley police officers: a day of speed, valor, near-misses, and frustration.
Local businesses are hiring local
Business leaders and employers in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley are beginning the new year with a sense of optimism, if not about the overall economy, but about renewed activity in the job market.
Brookdale Lodge sets May 1 grand opening
The grand re-opening of the motel/retail portion of the Brookdale Inn and Spa has been set for May 1, according to Santa Cruz County officials.“The long anticipated re-opening of the Brookdale Lodge now has an estimated grand opening of its Phase 1 in May,” reported Barbara Mason, economic development coordinator for Santa Cruz County.Phase 1 at the historic lodge is hotel rooms and retail space. The Highway 9 landmark last fall received county approval for a second phase, the reconstruction of the lobby and bar area, and is expected to seek new funding and new county approvals for the legendary Brook Room restaurant in the fall.Mason said the Brookdale project could mean 200 new jobs.
Jan. 29 UPDATE: Bank robbery suspect in custody
UPDATE: SATURDAY 11 a.m. The man suspected of robbing the Bank of America branch in Scotts Valley Jan. 26 was in custody Friday in Santa Clara County along with at least one accomplice, more than 30 hours after a two-county had begun, involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
State of Emergency opens door for repair money
Santa Cruz County road crews are scrambling to stabilize and open emergency and commuter roads in the San Lorenzo Valley that could not withstand last weekend’s three driving rainstorms.
Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement
Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend.
The enforcement...
