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October 16, 2026

Measure D funds buses, roads, bike trails

“Get Santa Cruz County Moving” is the motto of the aggressive and well-funded campaign to build voter support for an additional half-cent (on a dollar) sales tax to fund more than a half-billion dollars in transportation improvements over the next 30 years.

SLV native returns to found dance studio

Dance instructor Libbey Blumberg recently settled back into the San Lorenzo Valley and opened up Mountain Dance Studio, located at 9573 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond, to begin offering the community a variety of different dance classes.

Hamby steps into new role at Scotts Valley City Hall

The City of Scotts Valley promoted Wastewater/Recycling and Environmental Program Manager Scott Hamby earlier this year to Public Works Director, replacing Ken Anderson, who retired at the end of 2013.

Rock opera to open at SLV

“Tommy,” directed by Arindam Krishna Das, will open at San Lorenzo Valley High School this weekend.

Santa Cruz METRO offers special service for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches

Santa Cruz METRO Highway 17 Express Bus
Santa Cruz METRO will provide special late-night Highway 17 Express service for select FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Levi’s Stadium, helping riders travel between Santa Cruz County and the San Jose Diridon Station connection point before and after evening games. With large crowds, traffic,...

Severed cable leaves SLV communities without Internet

Residents of the San Lorenzo Valley were without Internet service from AT&T for nearly 24 hours after county work crews accidentally severed the primary fiber optic line to the area Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 25.

New Mayor Timm, Vice-Mayor Reed hone in on 2021

Mayor Derek Timm
On Dec. 16 the Scotts Valley City Council appointed its new mayor, Derek Timm, and vice-mayor, Jim Reed. Both men look forward to tackling daunting challenges that 2021 presents, such as facilitating economic recovery, expanding affordable housing and addressing racism alongside the community. Timm hopes...

Boulder Creek Elementary earns ‘distinguished’ honor

Boulder Creek Elementary School has been named one of only two distinguished elementary schools in Santa Cruz County by the California Department of Education.

Mount Hermon prepares with disaster drill

In preparation for the next major storm or earthquake to hit the area, Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center initiated a camp-wide disaster drill last week to practice implementing its disaster plan.

SV school board to appoint replacement

On Tuesday evening, the Scotts Valley Unified School District board of trustees will choose a new person to fill a vacancy on the 5-member board.

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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...