Home & Garden: Rhododendrons — spring showstoppers
Spring officially kicks off Saturday, March 20, and if you’re like me, every tree, shrub and perennial that starts to flower is an event. The subtle colors of winter are behind us. Bring on the colors of the rainbow.
SV Parks Master Plan first since 1996
After nearly 30 years, Scotts Valley has a parks master plan. Now the city needs to figure out how to fund the improvements.
The City Council approved its Parks Master Plan on Aug. 8, although many priorities contained inside the document remain unfunded.
Nevertheless, Mayor Randy...
Ground Broken on SLVHS’ Technical Ed Buildings
Over the years, the keys to a successful entry into the world of work have changed significantly.
Henry T. Holmes, from New York, quit school and worked as a store clerk, before heading to San Francisco aboard a ship in 1849, helping start California’s first...
Help for low-income children expands to SLV, SV
While many nonprofits reduce their services and consolidate operations, one children’s program in Santa Cruz County is growing.
NFPA Urges Teens Not to Participate in Trending Social Media Challenge
According to local news reports, high school students in Massachusetts have been imitating a dangerous viral video circulating on the social media app TikTok. Along with Massachusetts fire officials who have issued fire alerts about the dangers of this activity, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging the public not to participate in this challenge.
Scotts Valley schools halt flag-raisings, will establish policy
When Ashley Perlitch learned the Scotts Valley Unified School District would raise the rainbow flag in May to honor Harvey Milk—the first openly gay elected official in California who was assassinated in 1978—she was thrilled.
The founder of the private Scotts Valley Families for Social...
Coop the key to easy local eating
An increasing number of people are turning to traditional means of putting food on the tables — farming it themselves.
Home ownership cost rising
The Scotts Valley City Council unanimously adopted a State-required housing plan, known as the Housing Element to the General Plan, at a special meeting on March 23.
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...