News Briefs | Published Sept. 6, 2024
SLVWD announces departure of interim general manager
Effective Aug. 21, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) Board has accepted the resignation of Interim District General Manager Brian Frus.
During his time with the District, Frus provided services that included efforts related to the repair of...
SV Parks Master Plan first since 1996
After nearly 30 years, Scotts Valley has a parks master plan. Now the city needs to figure out how to fund the improvements.
The City Council approved its Parks Master Plan on Aug. 8, although many priorities contained inside the document remain unfunded.
Nevertheless, Mayor Randy...
Entries sought for annual Apple Pie Baking Contest (Briefs)
Have your apple pie announced as the “Best in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the 47th annual Apple Pie Baking Contest held on the opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair.
The Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest...
Rescuers seek donations for wild horse rehab
A severely underweight horse (Serif), a wild alpine weanling (Jamaal) and an abused mustang (Willow) have been taken into the care of Canham Farm Horse Rescue, a nonprofit horse rescue and rehabilitation center in Scotts Valley that is asking for financial donations and volunteers...
SVFPD asking voters to approve $24.5 million for station
Last November, the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District asked Scotts Valley voters to approve a bond to build a new southside fire station and provide a better defense against wildfires. The measure lost by just 12 votes, leaving the district to continue struggling with...
2 Crow’s Nest victims critical, suspect on the loose
Nearly three weeks after the Aug. 8 double shooting after a beach party at the Crow’s Nest restaurant rattled the Santa Cruz community, no arrests had been made.
Two victims were shot multiple times and remained in critical condition last week. Police hadn't disclosed a...
Sex trafficking investigation prompts review of Boys & Girls Clubs’ policies
The man charged with contacting minors for sexual purposes he met while working for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County (BGCSCC) in Scotts Valley pleaded not guilty to 11 charges in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Aug. 18.
Ciriaco Johnson, 24,...
Temp signal on Highway 9 in Boulder Creek to activate Monday in support of wall construction
A project to repair the edge of the northbound lane of Highway 9 in Ben Lomond will necessitate installation of a temporary traffic signal that will provide one-way traffic control.
The project area will be located on Highway 9 between Prospect and Lorenzo avenues...
Highway 9 paving project between Felton and Ben Lomond set to begin Monday
A major maintenance paving project on Highway 9 is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 19. The paving project will take place between Lazy Woods Road in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond.
This 2.7-mile paving project will grind off the top layer of existing...
Scotts Valley strategic report card highlights successes, challenges
Scotts Valley released its Strategic Work Plan report last week, highlighting just how far Scotts Valley has come under the guidance of City Manager Mali LaGoe—but also struggles the City continues to face.
The report card, a visually-pleasing document containing information organized in a helpful...
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...
