Hamby steps into new role at Scotts Valley City Hall
The City of Scotts Valley promoted Wastewater/Recycling and Environmental Program Manager Scott Hamby earlier this year to Public Works Director, replacing Ken Anderson, who retired at the end of 2013.
Felton comes down with art fever for First Friday Art Walk events
“It’s great for business,” says Claire Campbell, owner of the Outback Trading Company in Felton, speaking about the First Friday Felton Art Walk. The free event joins shops, which provide the venues, with local artists who have a place to share their creative projects with the community.
Volunteer firefighters graduate from training program
Thirty new volunteer firefighters, representing fire agencies from all over Santa Cruz County, were officially recognized as graduates of the Santa Cruz County Basic Fire Academy in a ceremony held Wednesday evening at the Zayante Fire Protection District headquarters.
Cycling rodeo gives students hands-on bike safety lessons
Fifth-grade students at Vine Hill Elementary School got a chance to put their cycling safety skills to the test on Thursday, as Ecology Action's Bike Smart youth safety program hosted the campus' first-ever safety rodeo.
Local organization seeks backpacks for children
Homeless and low-income children in Santa Cruz County will receive backpacks and school supplies this year through the Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project created by Lynda Hall, local mother and resident of Mount Hermon.
Duo arrested in Scotts Valley drug bust
Law enforcement officials arrested a 52-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman at a business on the 5300 block of Scotts Valley Drive on suspicion of drug and weapons charges.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025
Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday
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