Baymonte students graduate from D.A.R.E. program
Thirty-four fifth-grade students from Baymonte Christian School graduated from the D.A.R.E. program on Tuesday, Mar. 25.
Local students shine at county science fair
The Santa Cruz County Science and Engineering Fair was held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 8.
Mayor talks business, Town Center at breakfast
Mayor Jim Reed characterized Scotts Valley as a city that strives for government efficiency, is pro-business and prides itself on its public safety record.
Semi crash closes Mount Hermon Road
A portion of Mount Hermon Road between Felton and Scotts Valley will be closed in both directions until this afternoon after a semi-truck lost control and partially tipped over along the roadway.
Sales tax to increase in Scotts Valley April 1
A voter-imposed 0.5 percent sales tax increase will take effect April 1 in Scotts Valley. Sales tax will increase from 8.25 percent to 8.75 percent within the City of Scotts Valley.
Revamped playground headed for Bonny Doon
A new playground is on the way for the students of Bonny Doon Elementary School — as well as the Bonny Doon community as a whole — following an agreement by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors to allocate approximately $41,000 of designated park funds to the project.
Instructor enters scene with free self-defense class
Second-degree black belt Sylvia Reed has been teaching a free self defense class for women in Boulder Creek this month, as one of her first classes after receiving her teaching certification.
UPDATE: Assault on teen deemed a hoax
UPDATE, Thursday, March 20: The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office have determined that the report that a 15-year-old girl was assaulted while walking home from school was a hoax. After completing an interview with the teen victim, she recanted her previous story due to inconsistencies.
Federal official visits Scotts Valley electrical motorcycle company
Fred Hochberg, the chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, visited Zero Motorcycles this week to promote domestic job creation and clean energy creation by the Scotts Valley-based company.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025
Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday
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