City pursues EV charging station grant
As gas prices creep north of $4 per gallon again, electrically powered vehicles — and the charging stations necessary to refuel them — are beginning to spring up across Scotts Valley.
BC’s oldest building for sale
The Board of Directors of the San Lorenzo Water District voted last week to declare its original home – and the home of its predecessors – as “surplus property,” with the intent to sell the small frame administration building on Highway 9 in Boulder Creek.
Local spa owner promotes community
A local spa owner has a promotion to help support hard workers of the community.
Transportation plan seen as asset in Scotts Valley’s search for funding
SCOTTS VALLEY—The Scotts Valley City Council at its March 17 meeting unanimously approved a detailed plan tabbed by City Manager Tina Friend as a tool that would bring the small city in the northern reaches of Santa Cruz County into the “next generation” of...
SV calls off foreclosure of former Target site
Scotts Valley has called off its foreclosure of a 17½-acre parcel on La Madrona Drive that once was slated for a 143,000-square-foot Target store.
Weeklong storms pound valleys
A series of blustery, wet storms that felled trees and power lines across the San Lorenzo Valley and flooded the Felton Grove community continued Thursday afternoon with steady rain and light winds.
Pellerin jumps into first in race for lower house seat
A three-way race in the 28th State Assembly district had candidates swapping places throughout election night, with Gail Pellerin rising as more precincts reported in.
While Los Gatos Rob Rennie had been in second place in early results, with Republican Liz Lawler leading the pack,...
Wylie withdraws from supervisor race
San Lorenzo Valley School Board member George Wylie announced Wednesday, Feb. 29 that he has withdrawn from the race for 5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor.
SVFPD asking voters to approve $24.5 million for station
Last November, the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District asked Scotts Valley voters to approve a bond to build a new southside fire station and provide a better defense against wildfires. The measure lost by just 12 votes, leaving the district to continue struggling with...
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...