Taxpayers — Beware of Scammers
Taxpayers need to protect themselves from scammers who want to steal the identities of unwary people. The California State Board of Equalization warns that identity thieves are becoming very sophisticated in the methods they use to obtain information.
Grace D. Diess: March 12, 1916 — March 28, 2013
At her request, there will be no services for Grace D. Diess, a 13-year resident of a local retirement home, who died in Scotts Valley last month. She was 97.
Proposal takes shape for charter middle school
After almost two years of organizing to get a new independent charter middle school as part of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, a final decision is expected next month.
Park volunteer honored
Georgia Randle has ridden horse patrol at WilderState Park for over 25 years. She also certified new volunteers and their horses, logging over 100 hours each year. On Thursday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. at Henry Cowell State Park Visitor Center, she will be awarded the “Golden Poppy” award from the California State Parks. She will also receive a proclamation from Santa CruzCounty during this event for her generous service in behalf of Santa CruzCounty.
Park Review: A rainy day at the park
Joe: It is extraordinarily heartening to see the renaissance the local playgrounds of the San Lorenzo Valley have experienced in the past decade or so.
Owens trains citizens in preparedness
Fire engineer Nick Owens stepped up when many other Scotts Valley firefighters didn’t, taking on leadership of a program to train citizens to help their families and neighbors in a major disaster.
Rev. Don W. Munro, Jr. – May 21, 1935 – November 30, 2015
The Rev. Don W. Munro, Jr. died on November 30, 2015 in Santa Cruz. A two-year resident of ScottsValley, he moved to ScottsValley after 48 years of living in Ben Lomond. He was pastor of Felton Presbyterian Church from 1965-85, building that church over two decades into an important community institution. Known for his gentle wit, caring manner, crisp intellect, voracious curiosity and ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone, he made a difference in the lives of thousands of parishioners, hundreds of couples he married over the years and countless residents of his beloved San LorenzoValley.
Santa Cruz County health officer says mask order won’t change behavior
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Saying that she has not yet seen reliable data that a countywide masking mandate would alter personal behavior or lower Covid-19 cases, Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel said she does not plan to issue a new order any time...
Weekend brings holiday festival to Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley will ring in the holiday season with its annual tree-lighting festival Saturday, Dec. 5.
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
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