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September 21, 2025

Boulder Creek author pens global warming fiction

Global warming has fascinated Boulder Creek author Jacob Sackin since he studied it in graduate school in during the early 2000s. His response is to write about possible worst-case scenarios.

Boulder Creek Rec to submit second grant application for community center

On the eve of the July 1 deadline to submit a proposal for a $5 million grant to build a new recreation and community center in Boulder Creek, opposition continues from a vocal group of residents opposed to the placement and scope of the project.

Business notes

SV consignment boutique to host grand opening

Safeway meets to discuss Town Center

Safeway and its development arm, Property Development Centers, presented general ideas and asked for input from the community regarding the Town Center project as part of a public meeting Jan. 29 at the Scotts Valley Community Center.

Barn demolition talks heat up

At its Wednesday, Nov. 20 meeting, the Scotts Valley City Council voted to wait 60 days before making a decision regarding the fate of the Polo Ranch barn.

Fundraiser to support local mural artist in her final days

It’s been rough days for the family of longtime local painter, art instructor, and mural artist Cynthia Newberry.

Scotts Valley City Council approves Tobacco Retailer License Ordinance

The Scotts Valley City Council is the fourth jurisdiction is Santa Cruz County to pass a tobacco retailer license to discourage teenage smoking. Retailers caught selling the product to minors can be fined or have their licenses revoked.

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