Adams ‘Chip’ O’Brien June 22, 1955 — Dec. 28, 2010
A memorial service will be Jan. 15 for Adams George “Chip” O’Brien II, who died Dec. 28 in Santa Cruz. He was 55.
Scotts Valley Approves 16-Condo Project in Heart of City
Across the street from a strip mall and the Scotts Valley Middle School, and right next to brand-new townhouses, another development is set to rise.
That’s because Scotts Valley City Council recently approved its latest housing project, “The Encore at 4104,” in the beating heart...
Skilled wildlife photographer to support local organization
A Ben Lomond-based animal rescue and education organization will celebrate its 20th year with an Aug. 18 fundraiser featuring award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas.
Scotts Valley introduces $36M budget, as revenues come in at almost $31M
For City of Scotts Valley staff, preparing the budget is a year-long endeavor. That’s because it’s the critical financial document that provides a roadmap for where the community is headed.
And on May 21, Scotts Valley City Manager Mali LaGoe presented her proposal for where...
A visit to the Felton Covered Bridge Park
If you are a visitor to Felton and want to know where to go, you might check out the Santa Cruz County’s web page to read about the local parks. It describes The Felton Covered Bridge Park as being “one of the few left in the state!” It says: you can “walk on the path, picnic or BBQ, play volleyball, use the playground, or one of the large, grassy areas.” It also promises that fishing with proper licenses is allowed and that restrooms are available.” You will also be told that the park is open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset and there are 32 parking spaces available.Maybe you plan to pick up supplies at the Safeway grocery store across the street from the park for a family BBQ. If so, you may have a hard time in locating the BBQ facilities once you arrive at the park.A 35 year resident of San Lorenzo Valley, Feltonian Ken Lewis is disappointed that he can no longer take his family to the Felton Covered Bridge Park to BBQ. Although he can still walk his dog there usually twice per day, he can no longer use the BBQ pits. They have been removed.Lewis believes that high level of vandalism and misuse of the park equipment is the reason why the BBQ pits were removed along with two of the park tables at either end of the park. Lewis said that he called Bruce McPherson’s office (5th District Supervisor) and talked to his assistant Robin Musitelli about the park issues.Lewis notes that there are many people who appear to be over indulging in alcohol and taking drugs who become belligerent when spoken to. He said he has seen the sheriff’s deputies approach them, but does not see the problem go away. “It is just disappointing for lack of enforcement. We need someone there all day writing citations,” he said.Lewis laments the irresponsible show of public drunkenness and the use of hard drugs. He recognizes that only about 20% of the homeless or near homeless from the Felton or San Lorenzo valley fit that description.
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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