Scotts Valley falling behind on affordable units as state boosts new targets
Scotts Valley is falling behind when it comes to meeting its state-mandated housing goals.
Between 2014 and 2023, California expects 140 housing units to be built in the Santa Cruz County suburb. And while the city has already exceeded that by permitting 147 housing units...
Motorcyclist dies in North County collision with truck
A 62-year-old man from Los Gatos died after the 2008 Victory Vision motorcycle he was driving collided with a 2003 Toyota Tundra on Pacific Coast Highway at Dimeo Lane, Saturday afternoon.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene just after 2pm.
The initial investigation determined...
Stand-down reaches homeless vets
Homeless veterans will gain access to dental care, legal aid and identification cards at the three-day South Bay Stand-Down in Boulder Creek next week.
Local amputee makes great strides with foundation’s help
Patrick Lonsdale has begun swimming two miles at a time and has started to ride his bicycle for the first time in two years as he gears up for the May 2 Wildflower Triathlon along Lake San Antonio near San Miguel.
Scotts Valley teacher injured in snowboarding accident
Scotts Valley High School science teacher Naomi Lyall was severely injured in a snowboarding accident in Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Jan. 25.
SVHS Haunted House Adjust, Readies to Petrify Attendees
Frightened of a blank calendar this Halloween? Never fear. There are many fun and Covid-19-safe opportunities this year.
According to a 1,000-parent survey conducted by See’s Candies, a little over 50 percent of families plan to stay in this Halloween, with a movie. However, for...
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...