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The Scotts Valley City Council voted at its Sept. 1 meeting in favor of a resolution to support property tax deferral for low-income seniors and disabled adults.

Petitions will circulate around Scotts Valley in the coming weeks to renew a quarter-cent sales tax that helps pay for everything from public safety to parks, road improvements and other services in the city.

The Ben Lomond Transfer Station has changed its layout to accommodate larger trucks that drive through the building.

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Scotts Valley’s first Community Day is planned for Sept. 18. On that day, many local merchants have pledged a percentage of their sales to the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation to help pay for educational programs at the city’s public schools. Local residents, likewise, have volunteered to host yard sales and bake sales and set aside a percentage for the foundation.

A Scotts Valley man was arrested last week for impersonating a police officer.

The Scotts Valley 4-H Club is a great youth development organization offering opportunities beyond animal care. 4-H offers a gender- and age-integrated environment for youth to learn a variety of skills based on their interests and to learn about citizenship and community service, leadership and public speaking.

Animal services receives money for horse care