Donation makes science come alive
When Professor Gigglesnort started talking last week, the children in Barbara Martinez’s first-grade class fell silent as they listened to the sock-puppet’s explanation of the mass of several objects.
Scotts Valley has capacity to build 3,407 homes, says consultant
Scotts Valley has just over half-a-year to develop a Housing Element that other communities can take years to get across the finish line.
But it burst out of the starting gate April 5 with a joint Planning Commission/City Council study session that found the community...
Marjorie Ann Roussopoulos: May 30, 1928 — March 9, 2013
A memorial service will be Saturday, March 16, for longtime Bonny Doon resident Marjorie Ann Roussopoulos, who died Saturday, March 9, at her home in Bonny Doon. She was 84.
Vehicle plows into Felton Feed
Two women—a 65-year-old Felton resident and a 35-year-old from Ben Lomond—sustained minor injuries when a car slammed into Felton Feed & Pet Supply on Sunday.
The 30-year-old Ben Lomond man driving the blue BMW 3 series was uninjured in the crash, which occurred just before...
Slow going in Scotts Valley Tuesday
Caltrans work on the Mount Hermon Road Highway 17 onramp heading south toward Santa Cruz has slowed traffic on Mount Hermon Road this morning.
City votes to cut jobs, begin monthly furlough
The Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously to eliminate three positions, cut two full-time jobs down to part time and begin a furlough that will close City Hall the third Friday of each month — all to minimize an annual deficit brought on by the shaky economic climate and impending 2011 expiration of the Measure C sales tax.
A pleasant surprise in the PG&E Bill
Along with this month’s bill, which was considerably lower than last month’s, PG&E enclosed an explanatory leaflet, “What is the California Climate Credit?”Customers are to receive a credit twice a year (April and October) and are encouraged to use the savings to upgrade older appliances, light bulbs, etc. for newer energy-saving models.
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,...