Olivet University has signed a lease to remain on the Bethany University campus in Scotts Valley through the end of May.

After a year and a half of planning, ground finally broke Monday, April 23 on the Woodside project, as crews began demolishing the empty buildings of the former RVs of Merritt dealership to clear way for the residential and commercial development on Scotts Valley Drive.

Kristin Murata

Olivet University is headed back to San Francisco.

The three candidates for the 5th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors have kicked their respective campaigns into high gear as the June 5 election approaches, canvassing neighborhoods, meeting voters and having supporters display signs all over Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.