Committee moves forward on Highway 9 corridor improvements
The Highway 9 corridor through the communities of the San Lorenzo Valley could soon be undergoing a number of improvements as a coalition of political, business, and community leaders have joined forces to enact visible change to the infrastructure of the roadway.
Bean Creek run approaches
Signups are underway for the Bean Creek Run which returns to Scotts Valley Sunday, Oct. 20.
SV schools, police take high-tech safety approach
In an effort to promote the safety and security of the students of Scotts Valley’s schools, the Scotts Valley City Council — absent councilmembers Dene Bustichi and Stephany Aguilar — voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a one-year trial run with Silicon Valley-based Resiligence Inc. for the TipNow service.
Affordable Care Act event kicks off enrollment season
A contingent of approximately 50 community members, politicians, press, and local health care officials gathered on the steps of the Santa Cruz County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 1 to mark the first official day of open enrollment for the new Affordable Care Act — colloquially known as “Obamacare.”
Bonny Doon body identified as Santa Cruz murder victim
A skeleton discovered in Bonny Doon early last month has been identified by authorities as Elias Sorokin, a man killed in a drug deal gone bad in 2009.
Hammer-Marcum award honorees announced
Talitha (Tai) Stills and husband and wife duo Jeri Green Oneto and Bruce Oneto will be honored for their longtime volunteer service with 2013 Hammer-Marcum Awards.
Fire damages Felton home
A fire at a single-family home in Felton was controlled by firefighters after about an hour on Wednesday afternoon.
Measure U campaign picks up steam, support
With slightly more than a month before the Tuesday, Nov. 5 special election, campaigning has begun in earnest for proponents of Scotts Valley’s Measure U — a proposal for an 8-year, half-cent sales tax increase that is designed to close the city’s budget deficit.
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,...