Fire affects air quality
The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District issued an air quality alert this week, as smoke from the Bear Fire near Boulder Creek infiltrated San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley.
Dick Arden Mack: Nov. 22, 1921 — March 11, 2013
A committal ceremony and celebration of life will take place April 6 for longtime Scotts Valley resident Dick Arden Mack who died peacefully at home. He was 91.
Tied together: Water agencies look to grant to create integrated system
Six local water agencies — San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, Mount Hermon, Lompico, Santa Cruz and Soquel Creek — are seeking a multimillion-dollar grant to tie their water systems together in case of disaster.
Supervisors race too close to call
The 5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor seat was still up for grabs Wednesday, June 6, as none of the four candidates had garnered enough votes Tuesday, June 5, to be declared the outright winner.
Man arrested for Henry Cowell arson
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson in connection to four fires near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton last week.
Music studio class launches in Scotts Valley
A month into the school year, the 24 students of Beth Hollenbeck’s music production and recording arts class are diving into the technical world of the recording industry.
Art and Wine in Scotts Valley this weekend
For the 13th year in a row, the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival will act as a showcase for the city’s local artists, vintners, craftspeople, brewers and chefs at Skypark.
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...