Carrillo to plead guilty to killing federal officer
SAN FRANCISCO—The man accused of shooting and killing a federal officer in Oakland two years ago—and wounding a second officer—is scheduled to plead guilty to the charges Friday in Northern District Court in San Francisco, court documents show.
Steven Carrillo, a former U.S. Air Force...
Teacher gets supply surprise
Bonny Doon Elementary School kindergarten teacher Judy Kele was surprised with a box full of electronics and school supplies this week during an assembly at the school, thanks to a nationwide contest.
Dance studio makes move
After 10 years in Scotts Valley, Shuffles Dance Studio made the move to Ben Lomond. Here are some photos from one of the first classes at the new location this week.
Vine Hill TK teachers receive $1K to enhance STEM-based learning
Vine Hill Elementary Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teachers Sarah Hannaleck and Aliana Rosario were awarded $1,000 by the McDonald’s Golden Grants award program on Jan. 15.
The Scotts Valley teachers, who have separate classrooms but share an outdoor space and playground, are planning to use the...
A tour through Scotts Valley’s vast wastewater facility
According to the National Research Council, efforts to provide clean drinking water, and dispose of waste, goes back to ancient societies in Pakistan, Egypt and Mesopotamia. A decline in hygiene went hand-in-hand with the dark ages. Scotts Valley is trying to come up with...
Scotts Valley roller derby team wins second consecutive national title
Scotts Valley’s Santa Cruz Derby Groms female division team, the Gromshells, claimed their second consecutive Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) National Championship on July 13-14 in Palatine, Ill.
This victory marks their third overall title with previous wins in 2018, 2023 and 2024.
Head Coach Chris...
Middle school theft affects other schools
Burglars took valuable equipment and a set of keys, giving them access to other campuses, from Scotts Valley Middle School over the weekend.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The...
