Smoke in the valley
The San Lorenzo Valley has everything a nature lover could want: picturesque scenery, tall trees, fresh mountain streams. When it comes to air quality, however, the valley might be more akin to the Los Angeles Basin.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 27, 2024
Music at Skypark concert series ends season Sunday
The free community-wide outdoor Music at Skypark concert series finishes its 15th season on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Skypark in Scotts Valley.
The concert features The Shady Rest Band from 1:30-3pm, followed by the headliner Extra Large from...
Disney tickets up volunteer ante
Ferd Bergholz couldn’t believe it when he saw more than 100 volunteer applications for the Scotts Valley Senior Center. But the overflow wasn’t without reason — everyone wanted a free pass to the so-called Happiest Place in Earth.
Habitat eyes Scotts Valley home site with city’s help
Habitat for Humanity is set to hammer the nails into an affordable housing plan designed specifically for families that live or work in Scotts Valley.
Metro cuts change routes in the valley
The valley will see consolidated bus routes and reduced services come September after Metro board members approved 10 percent in cuts to balance its scant budget last week. The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District board members also declared a fiscal emergency and passed a two-year budget that relies heavily on reserves at their regular monthly meeting Friday, June 25.
Horse-drawn transport arrives in Scotts Valley
It has been decades since horse-drawn wagons were a common sight, but beginning in February, at least one is expected to frequent Scotts Valley Drive.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...
