Heavy rainfall wets valley
Wet and stormy weather last weekend dumped more than 6 inches of rain on much of the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, with high winds pulling down trees and knocking out electricity in some areas. Rainfall is expected through Dec. 26 before a letup.
Crime level stabilizing, according to Scotts Valley PD
Burglaries nearly doubled in 2020—overall, crime fluctuated heavily during the pandemic, Scotts Valley Police Department Chief Steve Walpole, Jr. told the city council in his annual presentation. The numbers have dropped since, and thankfully, there are still no homicides to report.
“I’ve been really impressed...
Omega Nu awards $118K in scholarships to local students
Omega Nu Santa Cruz awarded college and vocational scholarships to 31 students from Santa Cruz County high schools during a Scholarship Reception for the students and their families at the Harvey West Park Clubhouse on May 27.
Over pizza, fresh fruit and home baked cookies,...
Dann Eugene Bryan-Rudy Sept. 5, 1960 — Sept. 18, 2011
A memorial service will be Saturday, Oct. 1, for Dann Eugene Bryan-Rudy, known as “Disco,” who died Sept. 18 in Scotts Valley. He was 51.
Boulder Creek wildland fire under control
UPDATE: Cal Fire reported at 3:32 p.m. today that the wildland fire that broke out at 2:25 p.m. in Boulder Creek was completely surrounded.
Fair goes on despite rainy weekend
Despite the wintry June weather, the 2011 Redwood Mountain Faire went about as well as could be expected over the weekend.
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...
