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October 16, 2026

Foundation announces grant in honor of late educator

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.

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Johnson appointed mayor

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.

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New direction for Town Center project

A company owned by Safeway was given exclusive rights to negotiate with Scotts Valley officials to develop the city’s oft-delayed Town Center project.

Neighborhood tradition lights the way for Santa’s sleigh

For more than 10 years, the families of San Augustine Way, Purple Hills Court and Sageland Court have lined their streets with luminarias to light the way for Santa Claus every Christmas Eve.

Local filmmaker releases new documentary

Boulder Creek filmmaker Bob Gliner has completed a new documentary titled “Schools That Change Communities” that tells the stories of students in five states who venture outside school walls to impact their community in a positive way.

A year in review

As 2012 ends, we’re looking back at the accomplishments and happenings in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley during the year:

Students collect air pollution data for district

Since Thanksgiving, the softball field at San Lorenzo Valley High School has been a launching pad for two students conducting experiments to map the microclimate of the San Lorenzo Valley.

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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. The...