Scotts Valley dips into rainy day fund, eyes rebound from pandemic
The Scotts Valley City Council unanimously passed its annual budget on June 16, dipping into its rainy day fund in hopes of being catapulted back to financial health after the novel coronavirus sent finances into disarray.
The $1.4 million deficit plan will draw down reserves...
Vegetation control work on Highway 9 to begin Monday with daytime traffic control
Caltrans will begin vegetation control work on the entire length of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County in support of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk along the state highway system.
The objective of this work is...
Park Review: A rainy day at the park
Joe: It is extraordinarily heartening to see the renaissance the local playgrounds of the San Lorenzo Valley have experienced in the past decade or so.
Graham Hill stoplight to go online Tuesday
Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works announced today that motorist can expect delays and possible lane closures on Graham Hill Road on Tuesday, March 5, as crews will be working to activate the newly installed traffic signals at the intersection with Lockewood Lane.
News Briefs | Published June 6, 2025
RTC hosts community session on ZEPRT project
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will hold an informational community session on Monday, June 9, from 3:30-5pm to discuss the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project. The session will cover ridership projections, including expected...
Trio of local artists to share works during studio tour
Renowned ceramicist Mattie Leeds, 60, might be the best-known artist in Bonny Doon. His enormous pots, which he’s been sculpting for 40 years, are featured in Europe, in the Far East and all around Santa Cruz.
Hammer-Marcum award honorees announced
Talitha (Tai) Stills and husband and wife duo Jeri Green Oneto and Bruce Oneto will be honored for their longtime volunteer service with 2013 Hammer-Marcum Awards.
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...
