Two more men have been tied by the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission to the $60 million investment fraud case that came to light in Scotts Valley in May.
The San Lorenzo Valley community of Felton Grove made headlines during the Christmas weekend when the San Lorenzo River — swollen by heavy rains — overflowed its banks and left sections of the 50-home neighborhood partially submerged.
A 38-year-old Scotts Valley man was arrested Dec. 26 when police found more than 500 marijuana plants and four pounds of processed marijuana in his home during a search.
The Scotts Valley Educational Foundation recently announced it would offer a financial assistance grant for Scotts Valley High School students to pursue professional counseling and guidance for their college planning.
At the Wednesday, Dec. 19, meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council, longtime Councilman Randy Johnson was appointed to succeed Donna Lind as mayor, his fifth turn in the titular role.