Suhr honored with flag
Government watchdog Bob Suhr of Scotts Valley was honored post mortem with a California state flag given to his widow, to be flown in a park he helped build in his hometown of Norwalk, Ohio.
New art exhibit opens at Ben Lomond center
Though she is officially retired, Monday afternoon found local artist Linda Levy hard at work. For the former research scientist, “work” now entails running the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, rather than a chemistry laboratory.
Residences sought for Aviza industrial site
The former Aviza property near Scotts Valley’s Skypark appears to be nearly ready to receive a clean bill of health from environmental inspectors, after more than three decades of federal “Super Fund” cleanup activity.
Reporter goes on ride along with SVPD
On Tuesday, July 24, this reporter accompanied Scotts Valley Police Department Officer Paul Meier on a ride-along throughout the city. The trip allowed me to see through the eyes of an officer, and to understand what he does on a daily basis.
How Do Scotts Valley Youth Feel About Coronavirus?
Since Scotts Valley High School closed on March 16th, teachers and students have begun Distance Learning, an online school schedule designed to keep curriculum moving. As COVID-19 continues to spread, worry, confusion, and staying inside make focusing on school work more difficult.
“’Tis the Season to Support Kids!” Santa Cruz County Boys and Girls Club Challenge Grant
Mari Rossi, a Scotts Valley philanthropist, just offered the Santa Cruz Boys and Girls Club a challenge grant, to match up to 50,000 dollars for a new portable classroom outside of their clubhouse off Scotts Valley Drive. On top of providing school lunches for needy children throughout Scotts Valley, Rossi has been working with the Boys and Girls Club for a couple of years. Rossi exclaimed, “If kids are hungry, they can’t learn! You’d be surprised how many food insecure kids we have, even though we live in an affluent community.” When asked about the motivation for her philanthropy, Rossi answers with her simple slogan, “Our kids, our future.”
Fox Racing Shox finds home in Scotts Valley
Worldwide racing equipment company Fox Racing Shox has moved its corporate offices from Watsonville to Scotts Valley.
School celebrates playground
A new play structure donated by the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation was dedicated at Brook Knoll Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 7. The Foundation donated $23,000 for the structure that will serve students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
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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