Joane Jones Richter: June 21, 1952 — Jan. 30, 2013
A celebration of life will be held Feb. 23 in Pasatiempo for longtime Ben Lomond resident Joane Richter, who died Jan. 30 in Palm Springs. She was 60.
City finalizes payment for sports center
A new library in Scotts Valley is quickly moving forward as the Scotts Valley City Council approved the money needed to purchase and remodel the Scotts Valley Sports Center — the future home of the library.
Trial for Ben Lomond woman set for October
A jury trial to determine whether former Ben Lomond resident Michael McClish killed Joanna “Asha” Veil and her unborn child is scheduled to begin in mid-October.
Ham radio operators were keys to communication after quake
In the wake of the Loma Prieta earthquake, Santa Cruz County residents had no real way of connecting to the outside world, as power lines were down and phone service outside the immediate community was not possible.
Safe, not sorry
Panther Ridge resident Harmony Perna describes Jan. 19 evacuation
After a restless night, still recovering from surgery, and concerned with Covid-19, Harmony Perna was not in an ideal condition to evacuate her home on Panther Ridge Road in the morning of Jan. 19.
The Boulder Creek...
Gas Pump Credit Card Skimmer
The Scotts Valley Police Department recovered a credit card "skimming" device from a gas pump at a local service station on Mt. Hermon Road. The device was located inside the pump by a technician doing routine maintenance.
News Briefs | Published Nov. 28, 2025
Choir concerts to celebrate Christmas season
The Spring Lakes Park Choir will be performing three identical concerts to celebrate the Christmas season.
They will be performing folk, popular, classical, traditional, contemporary, sacred and secular music. All are invited to attend one of these free concerts: Tuesday,...
The Terrace- Building in the Neighborhood You Live
If you’ve spent any time driving through Scotts Valley these past couple of months, you’ve probably noticed a few new developments around town. A notable housing development behind the Shell Station on the intersection of Mount Hermon Road and Scotts Valley Drive, the Terrace, plans on opening quickly after the new year. The Terrace has been under construction since last May and will ultimately be made up of 19 homes. Each will have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, in blocks of five.
Scotts Valley girls take first step in state tournament run
The Scotts Valley High School girls varsity basketball team advanced to the semifinals with a hard-fought second round game in the NorCal Division IV basketball tournament on Saturday night.
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.
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