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April 24, 2026

Next Scotts Valley mural slated for Aug. 3, 4

The third and largest-to-date Scotts Valley Mural-in-a-Day project is set to cover the side of Scotts Valley Library, 351 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley on August 3 and 4.

City to consider sales tax increase to balance deficit

At the Wednesday, July 17 meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council, city leaders voted to move forward with a plan that could call for a special election in November to address the city’s growing budget deficits.

Water intertie project likely to be scaled back

A decrease in state funding has likely caused an emergency intertie project between Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley and Santa Cruz water districts to decrease its scope.

Peter Ver Berkmoes: Feb. 14, 1922 to July 14, 2013

A memorial service will be held this weekend for Boulder Creek resident Peter Ver Berkmoes who died, surrounded by loved ones, after a long illness. He was 91.

New take on Alice and Wonderland to open

What: Alice’s Avengers in Underland

Annette E Rice: July 10, 1925 to Dec. 15, 2012

A memorial service will be held in August for former Felton resident Annette E. Rice who died in Santa Cruz. She was 87.

SV tree lighters look for support

A group of Scotts Valley businesses and community members has already got Christmas on its mind. Plans to light the community Christmas tree bigger and brighter than ever are gaining momentum.

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Water district taps local as new manager

Scotts Valley Water District has announced the selection of Scotts Valley resident Piret Harmon as the water agency’s new directory.

Backpack drive underway in valley

Now in its 22nd year stuffing backpacks, Valley Churches United Missions seeks donations of school supplies, backpacks and gift cards for shoes for school children in need.

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NoraBella property

Big Basin gains 153 acres in first expansion in 15 years

California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund recently announced the permanent addition of the 153-acre NoraBella property to expand Big Basin Redwoods State Park, marking...