CZU Complex could expand unit’s ‘fuel’ reductions
The Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit (CZU) had a plan of how to handle the lightning strikes that eventually set off one of the most destructive fires in the history of the state: the now-infamous CZU August Lightning Complex.
“We followed the plan to...
Edward Phillip Mazenko Jan. 2, 1924 — Feb. 22, 2012
A private memorial service is planned for longtime Scotts Valley resident Edward Mazenko, who died in February. He was 88.
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.
Revenue forecast slightly higher for SV next year
Budget time is fast approaching for the city of Scotts Valley as staffers begin to prepare for the 2011-12 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
Loch Lomond Celtic Society Celebrates
Join with the Lock Lomond Celtic Society and their friends as they present an evening of dining, music, poetry, and whiskey. On January 23, they will celebrate Robert Burns' 257th Birthday with music by Jay Salter and Scott Peden.
Popular new K9 unit hits the streets of Scotts Valley
After an intensive, six-week basic handler’s course in Reno, Scotts Valley Police Officer Brandon Polito and Atlas, SVPD’s new K-9 unit was deployed to begin official duty on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Detectives arrest Brookdale Inn owner
Brookdale Inn and Spa owner Sanjiv Kakkar was arrested on multiple charges this week by detectives with the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office.
Cold weather haunts homeless in SLV
Michele Beard has been homeless off and on for 2½ years, since she divorced from her husband. While sitting in the kitchen at Mountain Community Resources in Felton, the well-spoken 41-year-old said life without a home is about surviving the day-to-day — which can be especially difficult in the winter.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 26, 2025
Music at Skypark wraps up 16th season this Sunday
The free outdoor Music at Skypark concert series concludes its 16th season this Sunday, Sept. 28,...