A survey asking how the San Lorenzo Valley Water District should share information will soon be in the mail to the district’s customers.

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

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.

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.

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.

Felton’s Jake Gandolfo was voted off the Fox reality show “MasterChef” last week. Celebrity judge Gordon Ramsay sent the former construction worker home with high praise and advised him not to return to the building trade.

Animal services receives money for horse care