Road closures on Highway 9 and Graham Hill Road create problems for local residents. With two of the three main routes out of the San Lorenzo Valley, residents are concerned about safety if a fire or other emergencies occurred that could happen during peak commute hours. 

The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library are actively seeking volunteers to help with various library activities.

Mama Mia’s in Felton received a much-needed face-lift, after being in business for nearly 20 years.

The Press-Banner’s own Suellene Petersen received the proclamation honoring Amateur Radio week at Capitola City Hall on June 25.

New to the long list of recreational opportunities for swimmers, now there is the provision available to assist disabled persons to enjoy the warm water. The 10-week program, Adaptive Water Therapy, is now available for people who can benefit from moving their bodies in the warm water.

Scotts Valley will celebrate July 4th with a parade, flyover, and fireworks again this year.

Four out of five SLVWD Board members were present at the June 18, 2015, board meeting to pass the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. The budget reported an expected total loss of $993,635 for the Water Fund. The Board cut an additional $32,500 from the expense side of the budget to relieve the expected shortfall.

A Brook Knoll Elementary student became Scotts Valley’s Mayor for the day last Wednesday.