New leader takes the helm of Valley Churches United
Nine months after the passing of Annette Marcum, founder and executive director of Valley Churches United Missions, the organization that she developed into a Santa Cruz County mainstay named Dave Mills as its new director.
Meet the candidates for Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors: Dave Hodgin
In a contested race for three seats on the Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors, Dave Hodgin is the longest serving incumbent running for his fourth term on the board. Initially appointed to the board in 2003, Hodgin has seen the district through rate increases, drought and a collapsed well.
SLVHS girls basketball team captures first-ever SCCAL title
The Covid-19 pandemic nearly put a damper on this year’s season for the San Lorenzo Valley High girls basketball team for a second straight year.
But, the Cougars were allowed to continue their season due to changes in the state’s youth sports guidelines. They made...
Supervisors approve changes to Public Defender office
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a plan to move the county’s public defender services from a private law firm to one run by the County.
The plan has garnered support from the current public defenders, as well as...
New businesses pop up in Boulder Creek
Two new businesses have found their way to Boulder Creek in the early part of 2012.
Scotts Valley education tax easily clears bar, as fire hall funding hangs in the balance
The tax to raise money for public education sailed to success as nearly a third of Scotts Valley came out to cast a ballot, while a tax for a new fire hall hung in the balance.
A total of 3,246 people voted (72.57%) in the...
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.
The...
