More Than Half of SLVUSD Students Have Fallen Behind in Some Subjects
As the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District community looks ahead to exciting infrastructure upgrades, it is simultaneously battling severe Covid-19 learning loss.
Trustees got both positive and negative news during the regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday.
Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer said the district’s “final expenditures” for...
Staff turnover keeps Scotts Valley from improving infrastructure
Scotts Valley Council members remained poised, asking constructive questions, as they were told about just how bogged down some of their infrastructure improvement projects had become, during a regularly-scheduled session May 17.
Staff blamed this on high turnover at City Hall and pointed to one...
Statewide drought rules still in effect, despite rain
The State Water Resources Control Board has extended its existing water conservation regulations, which prohibit wasteful practices such as watering lawns right after rain.
Historic Octagon Building top comes off
The roof of the historic Octagon Building on Scotts Valley Drive was removed last week and will be stored until it can be reconstructed as a museum by the Scotts Valley Historical Society.
School celebrates playground
A new play structure donated by the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation was dedicated at Brook Knoll Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 7. The Foundation donated $23,000 for the structure that will serve students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
News Briefs | Published May 1, 2026
Scotts Valley, Felton farmers markets open new seasons
The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market and Felton Farmers’ Market will open their 2026 seasons in early May, offering weekly access to regional produce, prepared foods and community programs in Santa Cruz County’s mountain and valley communities.
The Scotts...
Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant
Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The...
