City streamlines sand hills building permits
On Aug. 3, the Scotts Valley City Council — absent Mayor Dene Bustichi — voted 4-0 to approve a plan that will allow property owners living in the city’s sand hills to obtain building permits with less red tape.
Retired educators find peace in publishing
Accomplished educators David Weiss and Annie Elizabeth have found a way to continue sharing knowledge in retirement: as book publishers.
John Robert Cronin Sept. 17, 1961 — July 23, 2011
Former valley resident John Robert Cronin Jr., 49, of Honesdale, Pa., died July 23.
Art, wine in Scotts Valley this weekend
Aug. 13 and 14 will bring the 12th annual Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival, a celebration of local painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, glass workers, brewers and vintners, to the fields of Skypark.
Charles ‘Nick’ Nichols March 28, 1919 — July 28, 2011
Longtime Felton resident Charles “Nick” Nichols was buried in the Felton Cemetery after he died of heart failure July 28 at the age of 92, surrounded by his wife and children.
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...
