Camp workers may be near contract
The struggle between workers at Camp Recovery Center in Scotts Valley and administration over the workers’ first contract could be nearing an end after nearly a year of bargaining.
Mayor talks business, Town Center at breakfast
Mayor Jim Reed characterized Scotts Valley as a city that strives for government efficiency, is pro-business and prides itself on its public safety record.
Work set to begin on permanent Nelson Road bypass
More than three years after a massive mudslide buried a 300-foot section of rural Nelson Road in Scotts Valley, work is set to begin on a permanent repair to the road that 33 households rely upon.
Fire
On July 30, a wild brush fire on Green Hills Rd. near Highway 17 in Scotts Valley was extinguished by 5:00 p.m. Present to help were fire fighters from Scotts Valley Fire District, Cal Fire, Santa Cruz and Felton Fire. In all, about dozen trucks were seen at the scene of the fire. There was a helicopter dropping fire retardant material and a water tanker flying to assist the helicopter.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 13, 2024
Brewgrass Festival brings music and brews to Felton
The fourth annual Brewgrass Festival will be coming to Roaring Camp on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Enjoy Bluegrass music, brews from local breweries and food from popular local food trucks. Presented by Roaring Camp and Legend Theatrical, headliners include...
District welcomes new fire engine
A new set of wheels recently showed up at the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District, as the department took delivery of a brand-new Type-1 fire engine.
SV tech company settles with Microsoft for $200 million
Computer giant Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $200 million to Scotts Valley technology company VirnetX Holding Corp. in a settlement outside of court.
Court to hear oral arguments in McClish appeal
Oral arguments are set to begin in Michael McClish’s appeal of a 2007 jury conviction that sent the Ben Lomond resident to prison for sodomy, rape and assault with a deadly weapon.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...