Picture book brings SLV history to still life
A labor of love more than a year in the making came to fruition last month, as local historian Lisa Robinson’s book “Images of America: The San Lorenzo Valley” hit bookshelves.
Scotts Valley Water District turns 50
Old-timers will remember the days when almost every toilet or sink in Scotts Valley had a rust stains that tarnished the porcelain.
True Tales writing group celebrates sixth anniversary
On the first Tuesday of each month, the True Tales writers meet at the Scotts Valley Library to read their stories and to receive and give constructive criticism. Today, they met to celebrate the sixth year that the group has met. Today, their celebration was held at the home of Carolyn Fitz in Scotts Valley.
SLV grads garner awards, scholarships
The graduates of the San Lorenzo Valley High School Class of 2010 have entered into the world of summer vacation, but during their high school years, they earned scholarships, awards and honors for their academic, athletic and other achievements.
Dr. Anthony P. Tyler August 1, 1953 – December 22, 2015
Anthony (Tony) was a graduate of McGill Medical School, in Montreal, Canada. He practiced medicine in Felton for 35 years.
Homeless camp to stay open, federal judge rules
A federal judge on Jan. 20 granted a preliminary injunction stopping the City of Santa Cruz from closing a homeless camp in San Lorenzo Park that has swelled to nearly 200 residents since people started moving there in July.
The order, signed by Magistrate Judge...
Fair goes on despite rainy weekend
Despite the wintry June weather, the 2011 Redwood Mountain Faire went about as well as could be expected over the weekend.
Scotts Valley introduces $36M budget, as revenues come in at almost $31M
For City of Scotts Valley staff, preparing the budget is a year-long endeavor. That’s because it’s the critical financial document that provides a roadmap for where the community is headed.
And on May 21, Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe presented her proposal for where...
Coming together
Safety first: The area’s inaugural National Night Out gathering took place Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Cal Fire and Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Service Center on Highway 9 in Felton. Law enforcement and fire personnel greeted neighbors who stopped by to meet their local peace officers. Kids got to climb inside a police cruiser, and children could be identified with a Child ID kit for a parent to take home. National Night Out is aimed at strengthening communities and encouraging them to fight back against crime.
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.
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