Scotts Valley seeks voter approval for biz tax change
You almost detect a hint of jealousy listening to City of Scotts Valley officials compare the revenue makeup of different local jurisdictions—for example looking longingly at the sales taxes Capitola is able to collect.
But while that seaside city is asking voters to raise the...
Secret gardens no longer
Twelve Bonny Doon homes will open their gardens to show colorful flowers, hedges, vegetable patches, groundcovers, ponds, fruit trees and more in a beautiful display of springtime handiwork next weekend.
SLVHS grad wins inaugural McCrary Family Scholarship
Brothers Bud and Lud McCrary founded Big Creek Lumber in 1946 through a combination of hard work, ingenuity, a foundation in the skilled trades and a passion for sustainable forestry.
Now, 75 years later, Big Creek Lumber is honoring that legacy and celebrating 75 years...
Derek Timm and Jim Reed elected to Scotts Valley City Council
Although the vote count is yet to be certified, Derek Timm, a newcomer to the Scotts Valley City Council, received the most votes in a three-way race with two incumbents seeking reelection. Jim Reed, a long-term incumbent and current mayor, came in second. Stephany Aguilar, after more than 20 years of distinguished service on the council, was unable to successfully defend her seat.
Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week
The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin...
