Roads in county are among worst in the state
Local roads in Santa Cruz County are among the worst in the entire state, according to a state report released this week.
Scotts Valley police catch a thief red-handed
Quick response and some patient police work in Scotts Valley last week resulted in a suspected thief being caught almost red-handed.
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...
Singer stages benefit for nonprofit
The 20th anniversary of the Oct.17, 1989, Loma Prieta earthquake is quickly approaching, and country music legend Lacy J. Dalton plans a concert to help the organization that stepped up in the hours and days after the quake in the San Lorenzo Valley.
Albert Gayle Rudy Feb. 9, 1927 — Aug. 9, 2010
Longtime San Lorenzo Valley resident Albert Gayle “Al” Rudy, 83, died Aug. 9 of complications of his treatment for cancer.
Prior flood repairs eased pain of Feb.7 flood at Felton Grove
Dan Selling and his wife Liz Taylor-Selling were sorting through the lower level of their home in Felton Grove last weekend. A couple inches of slippery silt was everywhere.
SLV water manager joins the fray
When Brian Lee was hired in January 2015 as manager of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, his new bosses included three newly elected directors. The district was off to a fresh start, after a controversial rate increase, an unflattering Grand Jury report and the firing of its district manager.
Council approves Scotts Valley Drive development
After a contentious and at times emotionally charged session, the Scotts Valley City Council voted to give the go-ahead to developer Jim Sullivan to proceed on an amended Woodside Project proposal.
Felton Fire District faces concerns over parcel tax proposal
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) has been in the news of late due to the calamitous nature of its board and leadership, and the...