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April 23, 2026

Home & Garden: SVWD offers landscape rebates and grants to homeowners and businesses

The Scotts Valley Water District recently announced that it has state grant monies available to homeowners and businesses to encourage healthy and sustainable gardens and landscapes that send less waste to the landfill, conserve water and energy, and manage stormwater as a resource. 

Makers Market set for May return to Felton

The popular Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market — which allows locals to display and sell homemade goods — will be returning to Felton on May 3.

Local group seeks new athletics facility for SVHS

Though it may prove to be a long process, the wheels are turning on a plan that — if realized — would provide Scotts Valley High School with a state-of-the-art sports complex.

Ex-Olympia water customers join SLV Water District

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced last week that it has completed a consolidation project to supply water to 51 homes on Zayante Road in Felton that previously were under a state-mandated boil water order.

News briefs (April 10, 2015)

Air pollution district announces community meeting

Dispatch Log (April 10, 2015)

Scotts Valley Police Department

Animal advocates say think twice before buying pets as Easter gifts

Baby rabbits and chicks are popular Easter gifts that often find their way into animal shelters and rescue groups when the novelty wears off.

Boulder Creek Brewery and Café destroyed by devastating fire

A Sunday morning fire completely destroyed the interior of the Boulder Creek Brewery and Café, leaving a hollow shell of the once-popular meeting place.

Local historian explores the railroading past of Santa Cruz County

In the days before Highway 9 and Highway 17, the most efficient way for Santa Cruz County residents to travel was by train. From the 1870s until the eve of World War II, railroad tracks snaked their way through the landscape of the Santa Cruz Mountains, with lines connecting Santa Cruz and San Jose, as well as traversing the San Lorenzo Valley.

News Briefs (April 3, 2015)

MCT announces benefit performance to support BC Brewery staff

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News Briefs | Published April 17, 2026

Santa Cruz METRO celebrates Earth Day with free fares Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is celebrating Earth Day by offering free fares countywide on...