Scotts Valley leaders discuss strategic goals, future plans at annual address
Personnel from various agencies within Scotts Valley gathered Sept. 19 at the city’s Performing Arts Center to hear the annual “State of the City” address.
Hosted by the Scotts Valley Senior Life Association (SVSLA) and presided over by SVSLA President David Hodgin, attendees were treated...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 4, 2024
Celebrate fall at Roaring Camp’s Harvest Fair on Oct. 5-6
Join Roaring Camp Railroads as it welcomes the fall season with its annual Harvest Fair this weekend, Oct. 5-6.
Visitors can enjoy a scenic steam train ride through majestic redwood forests to Bear Mountain. Each child...
San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley school districts are back into the swing of things
Local school districts have been working this semester to encourage good student attendance habits while also promoting positive mental health initiatives and other unique activities.
In his Sept. 4 report to the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer noted...
Scotts Valley to decide future of Bethany Drive office complex
On Oct. 2, Scotts Valley City Council is set to consider the future of an office building at the northern end of Scotts Valley that a developer wants to turn into a combination office-and-storage building.
After failing to win over the majority of Planning Commissioners...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 27, 2024
Music at Skypark concert series ends season Sunday
The free community-wide outdoor Music at Skypark concert series finishes its 15th season on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Skypark in Scotts Valley.
The concert features The Shady Rest Band from 1:30-3pm, followed by the headliner Extra Large from...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 20, 2024
Help keep San Lorenzo Valley clean by joining cleanup
The River & Road Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 21, is an annual effort to keep the environment clean in the San Lorenzo Valley. Since 1986, this day of action has helped remove tons of trash...
Scotts Valley State of the City set for Thursday
The 2024 Scotts Valley State of the City takes place Thursday, Sept. 19, from 4-6:15pm at the new Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center, next to the public library on Kings Village Road.
This is a once-a-year, free opportunity to hear from city leaders,...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 13, 2024
Brewgrass Festival brings music and brews to Felton
The fourth annual Brewgrass Festival will be coming to Roaring Camp on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Enjoy Bluegrass music, brews from local breweries and food from popular local food trucks. Presented by Roaring Camp and Legend Theatrical, headliners include...
Scotts Valley supports 100% affordable housing project
Scotts Valley threw its weight behind a proposal for a 100% affordable housing project for 4444 Scotts Valley Drive, at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting Sept. 4.
The developer, San Diego-based CRP Affordable Housing & Community Development, needed this early-stage sign-off in order to...
Paddy Smith Park blooms with new garden at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
The beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are growing even more beautiful thanks to a colorful landscaping project at Paddy Smith Park.
Jeff Rosendale, with Sierra Azul Nursery-Garden, John Skinner and Kevin Larkin created the concept for the park renovation.
The garden will now host native and...
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...
