Virginia Monohan: Jan. 12, 1921 — March 17, 2013
A public viewing and memorial service for longtime Felton resident Virginia Monohan will be Friday, March 22, in Felton and Santa Cruz. She died Sunday, March 17, from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 92.
New tool aims to simplify regional wildfire preparedness
In honor and celebration of Wildfire Preparedness Week (May 3-9), Shawn Gardner and Walt Mullins, co-founders of FireRoofs, want locals to know that a new tool is available to help homeowners combat the very real threat of wildfires.
Gardner managed parks and irrigation systems for...
Cabrillo College launches recruitment for its next superintendent/president
Cabrillo College has begun recruiting for its next superintendent/president, inviting qualified candidates to apply for leadership of the college, recognized as one of California’s top community colleges.
Located in Santa Cruz County, overlooking Monterey Bay and nestled among the Santa Cruz Mountains and Pajaro Valley,...
More housing on the horizon for Scotts Valley with two projects proposed
The preliminary plans for two large, separate projects, both mostly housing projects, were discussed in two community meetings hosted by their respective developers in Scotts Valley recently—both of which were received with skepticism and questions the developers were unable to answer.
‘Tales of Ben Lomond’ history talk returns to Park Hall
History takes center stage at the latest installment of Ronnie Trubek’s Tales of Ben Lomond History Series, which will take place Thursday, March 12, at 7pm at Park Hall Community Center in Ben Lomond.
Trubek, a local historian and Realtor, will focus on the first...
Victor Joseph Wahl II: Nov. 7, 1950 — Jan. 14, 2013
A celebration of life will be held March 2 in Boulder Creek to honor the life of Victor Joseph Wahl II, 62, who died unexpectedly in San Jose on Jan. 14.
Rush-hour geyser drenches Mt. Hermon Road
Nearly 500,000 gallons of drinking water spilled into the gutters of Scotts Valley after a driver’s medical condition caused an accident on Mt. Hermon Road.
SVHS alum writes original musical ‘Sounds of Summer’
A former Scotts Valley resident returned to his hometown this week to film a scene for his original musical based on the music of the Beach Boys.
Music at Siltanen Raises $15K for Local Youth Music Programs
As Scotts Valley Kiwanis Club member Mike Rein arrived at the organization’s big fundraiser, held this year at Siltanen Park due to renovations at Skypark, he was nervous.
“We were very worried because we’d never done it at Siltanen Park,” he said. “No one wants...
Rock musical set to haunt Park Hall
Featuring a cast of 76 children, the Little People’s Repertory Theatre production of “Cinderacula: The Curse of the Brothers Grimm” premiered on the Park Hall stage in Ben Lomondthis week.
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...
